Which of the following statements best describes the general reactivity of alkynes?
A) An alkyne reacts as a nucleophile and is therefore electron rich.
B) An alkyne reacts as a nucleophile and is therefore electron poor.
C) Alkynes fail to undergo electrophilic addition reactions, unlike alkenes.
D) An alkyne reacts as an electrophile and is therefore electron rich.
E) An alkyne reacts as an electrophile and is therefore electron poor.

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Alkynes, like alkenes, have a high electron density due to their π bonds, making them nucleophiles that can donate electrons in reactions.

Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the General Reactivity