How to identify that solid of particular compound is ionic or covalent

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Q. Two substances

X

and

Y

are dissolved in water under suitable conditions.

X

is a gas while

Y

is a solid under normal conditions. Solution of

Y

is found to conduct electricity but not

X

. Based on the conclusion, identify the nature of bond present in

X

and

Y

with appropriate reasons as given below.

Arrange the step given below in a sequence:
(a)

Y

is a solid at room temperature and its aqueous solution conducts electricity. This shows that it is an ionic compound.
(b)

X

on dissolution in water doesn't conduct electricity and is a gas at room temperature. Hence it should be a nonpolar covalent molecule.
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