Chemistry
Choose the correct answer:
Unsaturated hydrocarbons undergo
A: substitution reaction
B: oxidation reaction
C: addition reaction
D: none of the above
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Answer
C: addition reaction
The availability of electrons in the double or triple bond makes them more reactive and therefore undergo characteristic addition reactions only.
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