Question:
Why do alkenes prefer to undergo electrophilic addition reaction while arenes
prefer electrophilic substitution reactions? Explain.
Solution:
Alkenes undergo addition reaction to give a more stable saturated product. In this reaction hybridization changes from sp2to sp3.
The resonance stability of arene is maintained by a substitution reaction.
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