KCET · Chemistry · Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
Which of the following is not a characteristic of a covalent compound?
- A No definite geometry
- B Insoluble in polar solvent
- C Small difference in electronegativity between the combining atoms
- D Low melting point
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(A) No definite geometry
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
Covalent bonds are directional. Therefore, covalent compounds have definite geometry, e.g., acetylene is linear, methane is tetrahedral, etc.
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