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A-LevelChemistryIntroduction to organic chemistry9701/12 · Oct/Nov 2021 · Q201 Mark

The formula of hydrocortisone acetate is shown. [Figure of hydrocortisone acetate structure] Which row is correct?

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A22 C atoms in one molecule, 7 chiral atoms in one molecule
B22 C atoms in one molecule, 8 chiral atoms in one molecule
C23 C atoms in one molecule, 7 chiral atoms in one molecule
D23 C atoms in one molecule, 8 chiral atoms in one molecule

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C: 23 C atoms in one molecule, 7 chiral atoms in one molecule

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Introduction to organic chemistry, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2021 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 20.

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