Structure of 4-Methylpent-2-enal is:

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IUPAC Name Analysis: 4-Methylpent-2-enal

Breaking down the name:
- Pent: 5-carbon main chain
- 2-en: Double bond starting at C2
- al: Aldehyde group (at C1)
- 4-Methyl: Methyl substituent at C4

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Verification:
- 5 carbons in main chain ✓
- Aldehyde at C1 ✓
- Double bond at C2-C3 ✓
- Methyl at C4 ✓

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