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Towards electrophilic reagents

A

Ethene is more reactive than ethyne

B

Ethene is less reactive than ethyne

C

Both have equal reactivity

D

The reactivity of both cannot be predicted

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A
Alkynes are less reactive than alkenes towards electrophilic reagents because in alkynes, carbon has more s-character, so more strongly will be the attraction for `pi` - electrons.
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