Which of These Is a Correct Systematic Name for Progesterone

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which of these is a correct systematic name for progesterone?

• A) 2-Estrene-4,20-dione
• B) 5-Androstene-4,19-dione
• C) 4-Pregnene-3,20-dione
• D) 5-Cholestene-5,19-dione
• E) 4-Cholene-3,20-dione

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