Draw the meso structure of 2,3-dibromobutane. Explain why this compound is not optically active.

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Draw the meso structure of 2,3-dibromobutane. Explain why this compound is not optically active. 

3. Draw the meso structure of 2,3-dibromobutane. Explain why this compound
is not optically active.
CAPACITY
SHEET
22
Transcribed Image Text:3. Draw the meso structure of 2,3-dibromobutane. Explain why this compound is not optically active. CAPACITY SHEET 22
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