Some Basic Principles Of Organic Chemistry Question 338
Question: Meso-tartaric acid is [BHU 2001]
Options:
A) Optically inactive
B) Optically active because of molecular symmetry
C) Optically inactive due to external compensation
D) Optically active because of asymmetric carbon atom
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
Meso isomer have two achiral carbon with opposite spin so it becomes optically inactive Meso tartaric acid
