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If a double bond is stronger than single bond then why does Ethene break to form Ethane?

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It's true that double bond is stronger than single bond. Ethene breaks into ethane when a suitable reagent capable enough to break the double bond is used. The two things are independent of each other.

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H_{2}

, ethane is formed. The

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