Alkenes are more reactive than alkynes toward addition of electrophilic reagents (i.e.

Chapter 8, Problem 8.23

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Alkenes are more reactive than alkynes toward addition of electrophilic reagents (i.e., Br2, Cl2, or HCl). Yet when alkynes are treated with one molar equivalent of these same electrophilic reagents, it is easy to stop the addition at the alkene stage. This appears to be a paradox and yet it is not. Explain.

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