Question

Which of the following is a meso compound ?

• A. trans-1, 4-dimethylcyclohexane
• B. cis-1, 3-dimethylcyclohexane
• C. trans-1, 3-dimethylcyclohexane
• D. cis-1, 4-dimethylcyclohexane

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

cis - 1, 3-dimethylcyclohexane is a meso compound due to symmetry.