How do you represent #"2-methyl, 3-ethylnonane"#?
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See below for answer:
Explanation:
Structural formula:(Hydrogen is attached to complete Every carbon's valency {but I've not shown here as it is understood, so don't get confused)
Condensed Structural formula:
Explanation:
Draw the alkane parent, the nonane:
Single out the carbons on the chain that require substitution:
Substitute these positions with
Of course, you could condense this a bit; it is important to get the condensed formula right, i.e.