Q13 / 120 · VITEEE 2016 · Chemistry

For mesotartaric acid, the correct configuration for chiral carbon is

  • A
    $2 \mathrm{R}, 3 \mathrm{~S}$
  • B
    $2 \mathrm{R}, 3 \mathrm{R}$
  • Correct answer
    C
    $2 \mathrm{~S}, 3 \mathrm{R}$
  • D
    $1 \mathrm{D}, 2 \mathrm{~L}$

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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