Alkenes vs. Alkynes

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Why are alkynes less reactive than alkenes even though they have 2 pi bonds?

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Swarna Kamal Dhyawala ·2013-02-10 08:09:35

alkenes and alkynes undergo addition reaction,so for that a intermediate state of carbocation is formed ,in case of alkyne ( -CH=CH+ )is formed which is very unstable while in case of alkenes it is stable .
thats why alkynes r less reactive than alkenes

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Ranadeep Roy ·2013-02-12 08:27:08

In alkynes, the Carbon atom is sp hybridised, whereas in alkenes it is sp2 hybridised. Thats why inalkynes the bond pair is strongly attracted by C atom, owing to its higher electronegativeity. Hence they are not easily available for electrophiles

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