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The electrophilic addition is done at _________ bonds.(a) 2-2(b) 3-3(c) 4-4(d) 6-6This question was addressed to me by my college professor while I was bunking the class.Question is from Fullerenes and their Properties in division Nano Materials of Applied Chemistry

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The correct answer is (d) 6-6

To elaborate: The electrophilic addition is DONE at 6-6 bonds. They REDUCE the angle STRAIN. This RESULTS in changing the sp^2 HYBRIDIZATION to sp^3 hybridization making it unstable.



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