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Which of the following compounds is a meso compound?
**Options:**
- **A:** Structure A shows a molecule with two carbon atoms, each bonded to a hydrogen atom and a hydroxyl group (OH).
- **B:** Structure B depicts a molecule with three carbon atoms, where the first and last carbon atoms are each bonded to a hydrogen atom and a hydroxyl group, while the middle carbon is bonded to two hydrogen atoms.
- **C:** Structure C shows a molecule with three carbon atoms, with the first and third carbon atoms each bonded to a hydroxyl group and a hydrogen atom, and the middle carbon bonded to two hydrogen atoms.
- **D:** Structure D presents a molecule similar to Structure A, with two carbon atoms, each bonded to a hydrogen atom and a hydroxyl group.
**Answer Choices:**
- O D
- O C
- O B
- O A
**Explanation of the Problem:**
A meso compound is a type of stereoisomer. It is achiral, despite having multiple chiral centers, due to an internal plane of symmetry. Among the given options, identify the structure that exhibits these characteristics.
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