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Question
Taking MgCl2 as an electrovalent compound, CCl4 as a covalent compound, give four difference between electrovalent and covalent compounds
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Solution
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MgCl2 - Electrovalent compound |
CCl4 - Covalent compound |
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They are hard crystalline solids consisting of ions. |
These are gases or liquids or soft solids. |
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They have high melting and boiling points. |
They have low melting and boiling points. |
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They conduct electricity in the fused or aqueous state. |
They do not conduct electricity in the solid, molten or aqueous state. |
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These are soluble in inorganic solvents but insoluble in organic solvents. |
These are insoluble in water but dissolve in organic solvents. |
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