Identify which of the following structures are optically active and those that are meso compounds

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∻Solution∻ ‖ 1 ⋮ **Identify chiral centers**: A molecule is optically active if it has at least one chiral center and lacks a plane of symmetry. A chiral center is a carbon atom bonded to four different groups. ‖ ‖ 2 ⋮ **Check for symmetry**: A meso compound has multiple chiral centers but also has an internal plane of symmetry, making it optically inactive. ‖ ‖ 3 ⋮ **Analyze each structure**: Examine each given structure to identify chiral centers and check for internal symmetry. ‖ ∻Answer∻ ⚹ [Insert final answer here] ⚹ ∻Key Concept∻ ⚹ Chirality and meso compounds in stereochemistry ⚹ ∻Explanation∻ ⚹ A molecule is optically active if it has chiral centers and no plane of symmetry. Meso compounds have chiral centers but are optically inactive due to internal symmetry. ⚹◊What is the relationship between chirality and optical activity in molecules?⍭ Generate me a similar question◊

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