Organic Chemistry (6th Edition)
Organic Chemistry (6th Edition)
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ISBN: 9781260119107
Author: Janice Gorzynski Smith
Publisher: McGraw Hill Education
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Chapter 29, Problem 39P
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Interpretation: The structure of betamethasone is to be drawn.

Concept introduction: Betamethasone is a steroid. It is mainly used for the itching. It is prepared from cortisol. The halogen present in this compound is fluorine.

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