The structure is of a trans isomer based on the placement of the methyl groups on opposite sides of the double bond. It is a heptenol with two methyl groups located at the 4 and 5 positions. Therefore, option D, trans-4,5-dimethyl-4-hepten-1-ol, is the correct choice.

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Question 35

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Name the structure. Name the structure. A) cis-4,5-dimethyl-4-hepten-1-ol B) trans-3,4-dimethyl-3-hepten-7-ol C) cis-3,4-dimethyl-3-hepten-7-ol D) trans-4,5-dimethyl-4-hepten-1-ol E) trans-4,5-dimethyl-4-heptenol

A) cis-4,5-dimethyl-4-hepten-1-ol
B) trans-3,4-dimethyl-3-hepten-7-ol
C) cis-3,4-dimethyl-3-hepten-7-ol
D) trans-4,5-dimethyl-4-hepten-1-ol
E) trans-4,5-dimethyl-4-heptenol

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