Step 1: Analyze the structure in part (i). The molecule contains a pyridine ring (a six-membered aromatic ring with one nitrogen atom) substituted with a bromine atom and an ethyl group. Identify the positions of the substituents relative to the nitrogen atom in the pyridine ring.
Step 2: Assign locants to the substituents in part (i). The nitrogen atom in the pyridine ring is position 1. The bromine atom is at position 3, and the ethyl group is at position 4. Use the lowest possible locants for naming.
Step 3: Combine the substituents and the parent name for part (i). The parent name is 'pyridine,' and the substituents are '3-bromo' and '4-ethyl.' Assemble the name in alphabetical order of the substituents.
Step 4: Analyze the structure in part (ii). The molecule contains a piperidine ring (a six-membered saturated ring with one nitrogen atom) substituted with a methyl group and an ethyl group. Identify the positions of the substituents relative to the nitrogen atom in the piperidine ring.
Step 5: Assign locants to the substituents in part (ii). The nitrogen atom in the piperidine ring is position 1. The methyl group is at position 2, and the ethyl group is at position 4. Use the lowest possible locants for naming. Combine the substituents and the parent name 'piperidine' in alphabetical order.
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