CHEM263 Midterm: CHEM 263 UofA Chem263 Midterm 1998
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Dr. john c. vederas: structure and nomenclature - 40 points, draw structures for which names are given, or name the given structures by any correct (systematic or common) nomenclature. 4: fluoxymestrone is a controlled substance and an unnatural anabolic steroid that can enhance performance of athletes. Complete its structure using the partial drawing given below. False: fluoxymestrone has one less carbon than the pregnancy hormone, progesterone. True: a human produces about 1 milligram of male or female sex hormone per day. True: the pka of the 17-beta hydroxy group of fluoxymestrone is bout 10. Physical properties and reactivity - 20 points: circle the most acidic of the two alcohols shown below. Example: one of the two species below is aromatic and the other is not. Definitions and applications - 6 points: the three compounds shown below were discussed in class.
