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Alkynes show ________________ reactions.(a) neither electrophilic nor nucleophilic addition(b) nucleophilic addition only(c) electrophilic only(d) both electrophilic and nucleophilic additionI have been asked this question in exam.This intriguing question originated from Hydrocarbons topic in portion Hydrocarbons of Chemistry – Class 11

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The correct CHOICE is (d) both electrophilic and nucleophilic addition

To elaborate: ALKYNES show electrophilic as well as nucleophilic addition reactions. Electrophilic addition reactions FOLLOW the markownikoff RULE, various examples for these reactions are the addition of DIHYDROGEN, halogens, water and hydrogen halides.



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