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Statement-I : Alkynes are more reactive than alkenes towards electrophilic reagents like H+.
Because
Statement-II : The alkyl carbocation formed from alkene is more stable than the vinyl carbocation formed from alkyne.

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Statement-I is True, Statement-II is True ; Statement-II is a correct explanation for Statement-I
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Statement-I is True, Statement-II is True ; Statement-II is NOT a correct explanation for Statement-I
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Statement-I is True, Statement-II is False
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Statement-I is False, Statement-II is True
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The correct option is D Statement-I is False, Statement-II is True
Alkynes are less reactive than alkenes towards electrophilic reagents like H+.
The alkyl carbocation formed from alkene is more stable than the vinyl carbocation formed from alkyne.
Thus, statement-I is False, Statement-II is True.

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