Which of the following do not give an addition reaction?
A
Alkanes
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B
Alkenes
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C
Alkynes
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D
Carbonyl compounds
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Solution
The correct option is A Alkanes Alkanes are saturated hydrocarbons. In them, all valencies of carbons are satisfied by single covalent bonds. Hence, they do not give addition reaction.
Addition reaction is only shown by unsaturated hydrocarbons.