The correct statement(s) for the following addition reactions is(are)

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Aicharya · Accepted Answer

(M) and (N) are identical meso compounds

(O) and (P) are enantiomers

Explanation of 4 options :

(i) (M) and (O) are distereomers of each other.

(N) and (P) are distereomers of each other.

(ii) Addition of $B r_{2}$ on alkene follows non-classical carbocation mechanism. It is anti or trans addition.

(iii) (O) and (P) are enantiomers

(iv) (M) and (N) are identical and (O) and (P) are enantiomers.

(M and O) are distereomers and (N and P) are distereomers.

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