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Pentyne vs Pentane - What's the difference?

pentyne | pentane |

In organic compound terms the difference between pentyne and pentane

is that pentyne is any of several isomeric alkynes having five carbon atoms and one triple bond while pentane is an aliphatic hydrocarbon of chemical formula C5H12; either of the three isomers n-pentane, methyl-butane (isopentane), and di-methyl-propane (neopentane); volatile liquids under normal conditions.

pentyne

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (organic compound) Any of several isomeric alkynes having five carbon atoms and one triple bond

    • pentane

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (organic compound) An aliphatic hydrocarbon of chemical formula C5H12; either of the three isomers n-pentane, methyl-butane (isopentane), and di-methyl-propane (neopentane); volatile liquids under normal conditions.

    • Derived terms

    * cyclopentane

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