Question

Which, if any, of the following structures represent meso compounds? (Blue = N, green = Cl.)

Short answer

(a). Meso compounds

Step-by-step solution

Definition of Meso compounds.

Molecules that have a plane of symmetry are known as meso compounds.

Convert the given structure into atomic form.

Red spheres representoxygen,Black spheres—carbon, Grey spheres—hydrogen.

According to the representation of the atoms, draw the structure of the compound as shown below.

Identify the plane of symmetry.

As the plane of symmetry is present in the compound, it can be considered as Meso compounds.