what's addition reaction? give one example

Addition reaction :
A reaction in when two or more smaller molecules combine to form a bigger molecule is called addition reaction.
Following in an example of addition reaction which is used for formation of vegetable ghee from vegetable oil.
In unsaturated hydrocarbons, double or triple bonds are present. Atoms of different elements like hydrogen, chlorine, bromine etc. are added
to these compounds across the double or triple
bonds

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