What are the steps required to synthesize oxymetholone (17α-methyl-2-hydroxymethylene-17β- hydroxy-5α-androstan-3-one)?
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The process of creating oxymetholone (17α-methyl-2-hydroxymethylene-17β- hydroxy-5α-androstan-3-one) includes the following steps: