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Question
Considering MgCl2 as ionic compound and CH4 as covalent compound give any two differences between these two compounds.
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Solution
| Sr. No. | MgCl2 | CH4 |
| 1. | Ionic compounds are crystalline solids at room temperature | It occurs in gaseous state |
| 2. | It has high melting and boiling point | Have relatively low melting point |
| 3. | Soluble in polar solvents and insoluble in non-polar solvent | Soluble in non-polar solvents and insoluble in polar solvents |
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