Order of reactivity of C_2H_6, C_2H_4 and C_2H_2 is [MHT-CET 2004]

JEE Main Chemistry question

Order of reactivity of CH, CH and CH is [MHT-CET 2004]

(A)CH CH CH
(B)CH CH CH
(C)CH CH CHCorrect
(D)All are equally reactive

Answer: (C)

Solution

Unsaturated hydrocarbons are more reactive (toward addition) than the saturated alkane, since alkanes react only sluggishly (free-radical substitution). Between the alkene and alkyne, the alkene is more reactive

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