why is addition reaction n substitution reaction important.??

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Addition and substitution reaction are the important for the production of various known compounds especially organic compounds. Various types of reactions which occur in nature and give rise to so many naturally occurring substances are a result of addition and substitution reactions. Various addition and substitution reactions inside human body are responsible for the life span of a human being. So, addition and substitution reactions are part of almost every process occurring on earth.

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