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Question
List three characteristic properties of covalent compounds.
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Solution
The characteristic properties of covalent compounds are as follows:-
(i) They have low melting and boiling points.
(ii) They do not conduct electricity.
(iii) They are not soluble in water, but they dissolve readily in organic solvents.
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