Which of the following will have a meso-isomer also?
A)2-chlorobutane
B)2, 3-dichlorobutane
C)2, 3-dichloropentane
D)2-hydroxypropanoic acid
Correct Answer:
B
Solution :
One asymmetric carbon atom, forms d and optical isomers. Two asymmetric carbon atoms, forms and meso forms. Two chiral carbon atoms but does not have symmetry. Hence, meso form is not formed. One chiral carbon atom, meso form is not formed.