How do you identify meso compounds? Organic Chemistry Stereochemistry (R and S), Isomers, and Optical Activity Meso Compounds 1 Answer anor277 Jan 29, 2016 A #"meso"# is an #RS# compound; so you have to assign the stereocentres. Obviously, the molecule has to be symmetric about the 2 stereocentres. Explanation: An example of a #meso# compound is #RS#-2,3-butanediol. Note that such a formula could give rise to #R,R# and #S,S# stereoisomers. Answer link Related questions What is a meso compound? Why are meso compounds achiral? Is it easy recognize a meso compound? How can I identify meso compounds? Is cis -1,2-dibromocyclohexane a meso compound? Is 1,2-dimethylcyclohexane a meso compound? Is 2-bromo-3-methylpentane a meso compound? Is 3,4-diethylhexane a meso compound? Which stereoisomer of 3-hexene forms a meso compound when it reacts with #Br_2# ? Question #46b0b See all questions in Meso Compounds Impact of this question 2545 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License