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why do covalent compounds dont conduct electricity?

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Covalent compounds do not conduct electricity because they do not have free electrons or ions. Current result from the motion of electrons or ions, which are charged species. Ionic compounds furnish ions on dissolving in water or another ionic solvent. On dissolving covalent compounds in aqueous solution, they do not form ions, so they are poor conductors of electricity.


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