Dear friends I am confused by one problem can solve
Ethylene molecule have double bonds but its so reactive than ethane why?

I think it is due to addition reaction
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Well, yes... that's true... an alkene is more reactive than an alkane because of the double bonds.

I know it but I want to know WHY?

Well, yes... that's true... an alkene is more reactive than an alkane because of the double bonds.

Well, the hydrocarbon is unsaturated. The double bond contains 4 electrons, and therefore carries a slightly more negative charge, which can be attacked by nucleophiles.