Diethylamine Vs Pentane

Pentane and Diethylamine have many similarities, but they also have their differences. Pentane comes from the Greek word pente meaning “five” as the atom is comprised of five carbon atoms as shown in the formula C5H12. Some characteristics of the molecule is that it gives off a gasoline-like odor, generally does not have a color, and is a liquid. Pentane is commonly used in fuels, building construction materials, explosive materials, food packaging, paint, liquid chromatography, and toys just to name a few. Diethylamine is comprised of the formula C4H11N. Some characteristics of Diethylamine include an ammonia-like odor, and similar to Pentane, Diethylamine is a colorless liquid. Diethylamine is used for pharmaceutical uses, biocides, as well as gas purification. …show more content…
Pentane is made up of five carbon molecules with each carbon atom bonded to a hydrogen atom. When the atom forms a structure, thirty-two double bonds are to be accounted for. The molecular geometry of Pentane shows that each central bonded atom forms a tetrahedral shape. Looking at the Diethylamine molecular structure, the central atoms are made up of the four carbon atoms and the nitrogen atom in the middle. This structure is comprised of thirty double bonds and one lone pair on the central, nitrogen atom. Because of this, the molecular geometry of the structure is tetrahedral on the carbon molecules, forming a bent shape on the nitrogen