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I was wondering if a molecule is considered a meso even if the plane of symmetry bisects an atom?

 

i.e. Cl atom cut in half??

 

OH

Br_|_

H _|_Cl

Br_|_

|

OH

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I believe it is. Not got my notes on this to hand but I don't recall any rules about symmetry operations bisecting atoms being forbidden.

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