Stereochemistry Part 1 Solutions: #8
8.* (1995 1 1E) Show a Newman projection along the C2-C3 bond of 2R, 3S dichlorobutane. Is the compound optically active?
The compound is not optically active. In one conformation, it has an internal mirror plane (S1 improper rotation axis). In another conformation, it has an inversion center (S2 improper rotation axis). It is a meso compound.
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