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प्रश्न
Give the characteristic properties of covalent compounds.
Give two general properties of covalent compounds.
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उत्तर
- Covalent compounds are usually liquids or gases. Only some of them are solids.
- Covalent compounds usually have low melting points and low boiling points.
- Covalent compounds are usually insoluble in water, but they are soluble in organic solvents.
- Covalent compounds do not conduct electricity.
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