Which of the following is a common characteristic of a covalent compound ?
A
Consists of molecules
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B
High melting point
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C
Conducts electricity when it is in the molten state
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D
Always soluble in water
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Solution
The correct option is A Consists of molecules Covalent componds are made up of molecules, hence they do not dissociate when added in water, therefore not forming ions. Hence they are non-soluble in water, and do not conduct electricity in any state.