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Why do alkenes prefer to undergo electrophilec addition reaction while arenes prefer electrophilic substitution reactions ? Explain.

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To answer the question of why alkenes prefer electrophilic addition reactions while arenes prefer electrophilic substitution reactions, we can break down the explanation into several steps. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Alkenes and Arenes**: - Alkenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons that contain at least one carbon-carbon double bond (C=C). An example is propene (CH3-CH=CH2). - Arenes are aromatic compounds, which are also unsaturated but have a stable ring structure with delocalized π electrons. A common example is benzene (C6H6). ...
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  • The ether that undergoes electrophilic substitution reactions is

    A
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    B
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    C
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