JEE Main Chemistry question
Which of the following acids shows stereoisomerism?
Answer: (B)
Solution
Tartaric acid has two stereocentres (C2, C3), giving rise to d-, l- and meso stereoisomers; the other acids have no stereocentre.
Which of the following acids shows stereoisomerism?
Tartaric acid has two stereocentres (C2, C3), giving rise to d-, l- and meso stereoisomers; the other acids have no stereocentre.