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Towards electrophilic reagents

A

ethane is more reactive than ethyne

B

ethen is less reactive than ethyne

C

both are equally reactive

D

reactivity of both cannot be predicated

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Inspite of the presence of two `pi` bonds alkynes are less reactive than alkenes towards electrophilic reagents.
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