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1,3-Pentadiene and 1,4-pentadiene are compared with respect to their intrinsic stability and reaction with HI . The correct statement is
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Options:
  • A 1,3-pentadiene is more stable and more reactive than 1,4-pentadiene
  • B 1,3-pentadiene is less stable and less reactive than 1,4-pentadiene
  • C 1,3-pentadiene is more stable but less reactive than 1,4-pentadiene
  • D 1,3-pentadiene is less stable but more reactive than 1,4-pentadiene
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The correct answer is: 1,3-pentadiene is more stable and more reactive than 1,4-pentadiene
As conjugated alkenes are more stable and more reactive due to effective resonance so 1,3-pentadiene is more stable and more reactive than 1,4-pentadiene

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