A) ethene is more reactive than ethyne
B) ethene is less reactive than ethyne
C) both have equal reactivity
D) the reactivity of both cannot be predicted
Correct Answer: A
Solution :
Towards electrophilic reagents alkynes are less reactive than alkenes due to sp-hybridisation of carbon atoms and cylindrical nature of \[\pi \]-electron clouds. Hence, ethene is more reactive than ethyne towards electrophilic reagents.
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