Question

A compound whose molecule is superimposabel on its mirror image despite containing chiral carbon atoms is called:
A. Threo isomer
B. Meso compound
C. Enantiomer
D. No special name

Answer 1

Correct Answer - B
Although the meso compounds contain asymmetric `C` atoms, but they are optically inactive due to superimposable mirror image or due to the presence of any element of symmetry.