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प्रश्न
Give the characteristic properties of covalent compounds.
उत्तर
- The covalent compounds exist as gases or liquids or soft solids.
- The melting and boiling points of covalent compounds are generally low.
- Covalent compounds are insoluble in water but dissolve in organic solvents.
- They are non-conductors of electricity in solid, molten or aqueous state.
- They are true molecules.
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