Which statement is true for 1,3-dimethylcyclobutane?
A
Only one form of the compound is possible
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B
Two diastereomeric forms are possible
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C
Two sets of enantiomers are possible
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D
Two enantiomeric forms and one meso compound are possible
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Solution
The correct option is A Two diastereomeric forms are possible Two diastereomeric forms are possible for 1,3-dimethylcyclobutane. These are as shown. Note: Diastereomers have different configurations at one or more stereocenters and are not mirror images of each other.