Question 12.11: Draw condensed structures corresponding to the following IUP...

Draw condensed structures corresponding to the following IUPAC names:
(a) 2,3-Dimethylpentane
(b) 3-Ethylheptane
ANALYSIS Starting with the parent chain, add the named alkyl substituent groups to the appropriately numbered carbon atom(s).

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(a) The parent chain has 5 carbons (pentane), with two methyl groups (-  CH_3) attached to the second and third carbon in the chain:

(b) The parent chain has 7 carbons (heptane), with one ethyl group (-  CH_2CH_3) attached to the third carbon in the chain:

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