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Methane does not undergo addition reactions, but ethene does.

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To understand why methane does not undergo addition reactions while ethene does, we need to look at the structure and bonding of both molecules. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Structures**: - Methane (CH₄) consists of one carbon atom bonded to four hydrogen atoms. Its structure is tetrahedral, and it has only single bonds (sigma bonds). - Ethene (C₂H₄) consists of two carbon atoms, each bonded to two hydrogen atoms, and has a double bond (one sigma bond and one pi bond) between the two carbon atoms. ...
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