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Standard XII
Chemistry
Stereoisomerism
Mesotartaric ...
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Mesotartaric acid is optically inactive due to the presence of :

A
geometrical isomerism
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two chiral carbon atoms
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C
molecular symmetry
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D
external compensation
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Solution

The correct option is D molecular symmetry
The absence of optical activity in meso compounds is due to the presence of plane of symmetry in their molecules
Hence, C is the correct answer.
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