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  • Nov 12, 2009, 01:13 AM
    pramod awasthi
    Structure of ethylene
    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
    ]:eek:
  • Nov 12, 2009, 08:03 AM
    Unknown008

    Well, yes... that's true... an alkene is more reactive than an alkane because of the double bonds.
  • Nov 13, 2009, 04:56 AM
    pramod awasthi
    I know it but I want to know WHY?
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Unknown008 View Post
    Well, yes... that's true... an alkene is more reactive than an alkane because of the double bonds.
  • Nov 13, 2009, 06:26 AM
    Unknown008

    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.

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