Which of the following statements about alkenes is not correct?

A. They have reactive double bonds.

B. They can form addition polymers.

C. They react mainly by substitution.

D. They can react with water to form alcohols.

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Lorelai Hunter

2 January, 19:51

Which of the following statements about alkenes is not correct?

A. They have reactive double bonds.

B. They can form addition polymers.

C. They react mainly by substitution.

D. They can react with water to form alcohols.

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Melissa · Answer 1

Option-C: They react mainly by substitution.

Explanation:

Alkene doesn't give substitution reactions because they are non polar in nature. The double bond in alkene is responsible for Electrophillic Addition reactions as it electron rich and nucleophilic in nature. Reaction of Alkene is given below,

Which of the following statements about alkenes is not correct?A. They have reactive double bonds.B. They can form addition polymers.C. They react mainly by substitution.D. They can react with water to form alcohols.

Which of the following statements about alkenes is not correct?

A. They have reactive double bonds.

B. They can form addition polymers.

C. They react mainly by substitution.

D. They can react with water to form alcohols.