Question

What is the newman projection of meso-2,3-dichlorobutane?

Answer 1

Represent C #2 with a dot and C #3 with a concentric circle around the dot. C #2 (the dot) has two bonds coming out of it, one leading to a methyl, CH3 and another leading a Cl.
C #3 (the circle) also has two bonds coming out of it, one leading to a methyl, CH3 and another leading a Cl.

Answer 2

are the Cl, CH3, and H on opposite sides or on the same sides