Which of the following will undergo addition reactions?

C₂H₄

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C₂H₆

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CH₄

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C₃H₈

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Solution

The correct option is A
C₂H₄

Saturated hydrocarbons do not under go addition reaction. Addition reaction is limited to unsaturated hydrocarbons only.

An unsaturated hydrocarbon, i.e. alkene $C_{2} H_{4}$ (ethane) will undergo addition reaction.

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