What Type of Alkene Is Boxed in Lovastatin, a Drug

question 52

Multiple Choice

What type of alkene is boxed in lovastatin, a drug used to control cholesterol levels?

• A) a simple alkene
• B) a diene
• C) a polyene
• D) an alkyne
• E) This molecule is saturated.

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