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

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Increase of unsaturation number in product W.r.t. reactant

B

Decrease of unsaturation number in product w.r.t reactant

C

Formation of new bonds without breaking any bond

D

Both (2) and (3)

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