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Q.

Which of the following statements for a mesa compound is not correct?

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a

The mesa compound is formed when equal amounts of two enantiomers are mixed.

b

The mesa compound has either a plane or a point of symmetry.

c

The mesa compound has at least one pair of similar stereocenters.

d

The mesa compound is achiral

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Correct options are A) , B) and C)

1) Meso compound is a chiral compound having a minimum of two chiral carbons.

2) Both plane of symmetry or centre of symmetry is present in a meso compound

3) We can superimpose a meso compound by rotating along the plane by 180°.

Therefore, Option A, B, C is correct but not option D.

A mesa compound has a plane or point of symmetry. It has at least one pair of similar stereocentres.

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Which of the following statements for a mesa compound is not correct?