Question

Why alkynes undergo nucleophilic addition?

Answer 1

Answer:

The sp-hybrid carbon atoms of the triple-bond render alkynes more electrophilic than similarly substituted alkenes. As a result, alkynes sometimes undergo addition reactions initiated by bonding to a nucleophile. ... The smallest and most reactive nucleophilic species is probably an electron.

Explanation:

Answer 2

The sp-hybrid carbon atoms of the triple-bond render alkynes more electrophilic than similarly substituted alkenes. As a result, alkynes sometimes undergo addition reactions initiated by bonding to a nucleophile