Question

What are the characteristics of coordinate compounds?

Answer 1

Characteristics of coordinate compounds:

1. The coordinate compounds can be solid, liquid, or gas. e.g. ${\mathrm{NH}}_4\mathrm{Cl}$, Alum $\mathrm{KAl}(\mathrm{SO}₄)₂·12\mathrm{H}₂\mathrm{O}$.
2. Generally, the boiling and melting point of the compound is low but is more than a covalent compound.
3. Generally, they are soluble in an organic solvent and insoluble in water.
4. Generally, they are non-conductors of electricity.