Which Statement Correctly Describes the Hydroxyl (-OH)groups Found in the Steroid

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which statement correctly describes the hydroxyl (-OH) groups found in the steroid prednisone (structure shown) ?

• A)There is one primary alcohol group and one secondary alcohol group.
• B)There is one secondary alcohol group and one tertiary alcohol group.
• C)There is one primary alcohol group and one tertiary alcohol group.
• D)There is one tertiary alcohol group and one carboxylic acid.

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