Covalent compounds are generally :

Soluble in water

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Insoluble in water

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Ionize in water

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Hydrolyze in water

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The correct option is B Insoluble in water
Insoluble in water

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Covalent compounds are generally :

The correct option is B Insoluble in waterInsoluble in water

The correct option is B Insoluble in water
Insoluble in water