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Multiple Choice
Which structure is cis-1,3-dimethylcyclopentane?
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Identify the structure of cyclopentane, which is a five-membered carbon ring.
Locate the 1,3-dimethyl groups on the cyclopentane ring. These are the substituents attached to the first and third carbon atoms of the ring.
Understand the concept of 'cis' configuration, where the two substituents (methyl groups in this case) are on the same side of the cyclopentane ring.
Examine each provided structure to determine the relative positions of the methyl groups. Look for the structure where both methyl groups are either both on wedges or both on dashes, indicating they are on the same side.
Select the structure that shows both methyl groups on the same side of the cyclopentane ring, confirming it as the cis-1,3-dimethylcyclopentane.