To understand why alkynes undergo addition reactions while simple alkenes do not, we need to analyze the structure and reactivity of both types of hydrocarbons. Here’s a step-by-step explanation:Step 1: Understanding Alkenes and Alkyne
2. Neutral Alcohols Only Tend To Undergo Reactions With Extremely Reactive Electrophiles Do you notice something that both of these reactants [carbocations and “3 membered ring” intermediates] have in common? They’re both extremely reactive electrophiles. Getting alcohols to act as nucleophiles ...