Propene and benzene react with bromine, Br2, in absence of UV light in different ways. The reaction of propene is an addition reaction whereas that of benzene is a substitution reaction. Give the best explanation of this difference

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Propene and benzene react with bromine, Br2, in absence of UV light in different ways. The reaction of propene is an addition reaction whereas that of benzene is a substitution reaction. Give the best explanation of this difference.

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