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If covalent compounds have low melting and boiling point then why does diamond have a very high melting point above 3500 degree celsius?

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Why do covalent compounds have low melting and boiling points ?

Q. Explain why:
(a) covalent compounds have generally low melting points.
(b) ionic compounds have generally high melting points.

Q. Covalent compounds have generally low melting and boiling points.

Explain the following :

(a) Electrovalent compounds conduct electricity in molten or aqueous state.

(b) Electrovalent compounds have a high melting point and boiling point while covalent compounds have low melting and boiling points.

(c) Atoms combine by transfer and sharing of electrons (s).

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