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orthoxylene

Benzene vs Orthoxylene - What's the difference?

benzene | orthoxylene |


In organic compound terms the difference between benzene and orthoxylene

is that benzene is an aromatic hydrocarbon of formula C6H6 whose structure consists of a ring of alternate single and double bonds while orthoxylene is an aromatic hydrocarbon based on benzene with two methyl substituents bonded to adjacent carbon atoms in the aromatic ring (the ortho configuration).

Hydrocarbon vs Orthoxylene - What's the difference?

hydrocarbon | orthoxylene |


As nouns the difference between hydrocarbon and orthoxylene

is that hydrocarbon is a compound consisting only of carbon and hydrogen atoms while orthoxylene is an aromatic hydrocarbon based on benzene with two methyl substituents bonded to adjacent carbon atoms in the aromatic ring (the ortho configuration).

Aromatic vs Orthoxylene - What's the difference?

aromatic | orthoxylene |


As nouns the difference between aromatic and orthoxylene

is that aromatic is a fragrant plant or spice added to a dish to flavour it while orthoxylene is (organic compound) an aromatic hydrocarbon based on benzene with two methyl substituents bonded to adjacent carbon atoms in the aromatic ring (the ortho configuration).

As an adjective aromatic

is fragrant or spicy.

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