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To convert androsten-16-en-3-ol into androsterone in vitro, what specific series of changes in functional groups would have to be carried out?

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The conversions of a steroid is provided. The expert converts androsterone-16-en-3-ol into androsterone in vitro. Solution provides full explanation. The solution is 75 words.

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Androstenedione, structurally known as 4-androsterone-3, 17 is produced from both 17a-Hydroxyprogesterone and ...

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