alleryWhich is NOT a property typical of covalent compounds?
ALow melting points
BStrong electrolytes
COften soluble in organic solvents
DOften gases or liquids at room temperature
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Strong electrolytes
1. Covalent compounds have no free ions in pure state.
2. So they do not conduct electricity in solid or pure liquid form.
3. They are non-electrolytes or weak electrolytes.
4. The other three statements describe normal covalent behaviour.
5. So 'strong electrolytes' is NOT typical of covalent compounds.
_Source: Selina Concise Chemistry ICSE Class 10, Ch 2 'Chemical Bonding'_
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