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his is the structure of 2,4-dimethyl-1-pentanol.

his is the structure of 2,4-dimethyl-1-pentanol.

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This is the structure of 2,4-dimethyl-1-pentanol.

 

### Is this the Structure of 2,4-dimethyl-1-pentanol? #### Chemical Structure The image displays the structural formula of an organic compound. It is a five-carbon chain with two methyl groups (CH₃) attached to the second and fourth carbon atoms. The molecule also includes a hydroxyl group (OH) bonded to the first carbon atom. - **Carbon backbone:** A linear chain with five carbons. - **Methyl groups:** Positioned on the second and fourth carbon atoms. - **Hydroxyl group (OH):** Located at the first carbon. This structure corresponds to the compound 2,4-dimethyl-1-pentanol. #### True or False? - ○ True - ○ False Please select whether the given structure is correct or not by marking "True" or "False."
Transcribed Image Text:### Is this the Structure of 2,4-dimethyl-1-pentanol? #### Chemical Structure The image displays the structural formula of an organic compound. It is a five-carbon chain with two methyl groups (CH₃) attached to the second and fourth carbon atoms. The molecule also includes a hydroxyl group (OH) bonded to the first carbon atom. - **Carbon backbone:** A linear chain with five carbons. - **Methyl groups:** Positioned on the second and fourth carbon atoms. - **Hydroxyl group (OH):** Located at the first carbon. This structure corresponds to the compound 2,4-dimethyl-1-pentanol. #### True or False? - ○ True - ○ False Please select whether the given structure is correct or not by marking "True" or "False."
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 2,4-dimethyl-1-pentanol has the molecular formula of C7H16O.  

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