Some covalent compounds dissolve in water due to

hydrogen bonding

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Solution

The correct option is A hydrogen bonding
Covalent compounds are generally insoluble in water. Water being a highly polar solvent dissolves covalent compounds in water due to hydrogen bonding.

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