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Covalent compounds have low melting points because
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Q. Covalent compounds have low melting points because
KEAM
KEAM 2002
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
A
covalent molecules have definite shape
5%
B
covalent bond is weaker than ionic bond
27%
C
covalent bond is less exothermic
8%
D
covalent molecules are held by weak van der Waals forces of attraction
60%
Solution:
Covalent compounds have low melting points because their molecules are held by weak van der Waals forces