Covalent compounds generally exists in _____.

solid state

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solid and gaseous states

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solid and liquid states

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liquid and gaseous states

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Solution

The correct option is D liquid and gaseous states
In covalent compounds, the constituent atoms are held together by weak van der Waals forces. Due to weak intermolecular forces between the constituent particles, covalent compounds exist in liquid and gaseous state. As a result, less heat energy is required to break the covalent bond.

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