(a) Give the stereochemical relationship (enantiomers, diastereomers, or the same molecule) between each pair of compounds in the set shown in Figure P6.46. Assume that internal rotation is rapid.

(b) Which, if any, compounds are meso? Explain.

(c) Which compounds should be optically active? Explain.

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HOCH₂ H OH H OH Figure P6.46 H OH A CH₂OH HOCH₂ HOCH₂ H OH Н ОН H CH₂OH H OH D OH H OH HO H B CH₂OH HOCH₂ HOCH₂ HO H H но н н он H OH E Н ОН HO H HO H C CH₂OH CH₂OH