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Chapter 15: Q. 15.47 (page 535)

Draw the structure for the steroid nucleus.

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Steroid nucleus:

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01

Introduction.

Three cyclohexane rings and one cyclopentane ring are fused together to form the steroid nucleus. The four rings are labelled A,B,C,andD.Carbon atoms are numbered starting with carbons in singA.

02

Given Information.

Create the steroid nucleus structure.

03

Explanation.

Steroid nucleus:

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