Condition for a compound to be meso

[utkarshakash]

Homework Statement

What should be the condition for a compound to be meso?

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

I know that it should possesses a plane of symmetry. But what if it contains a point of symmetry or alternate axis of symmetry instead of plane. Will the compound be called meso?

 

[chemisttree]

Homework Statement

What should be the condition for a compound to be meso?

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

I know that it should possesses a plane of symmetry. But what if it contains a point of symmetry...

Show me an example.

… or alternate axis of symmetry instead of plane. Will the compound be called meso?

Show me an example.