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Introduction to Organic Chemistry

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Which of the following property is shown by covalent compounds?

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Good conductors of electricity

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Exist as crystalline solids

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C

Soluble in water

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D

Soluble in organic solvents

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Solution

The correct option is D
Soluble in organic solvents

Covalent compounds are insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvent.

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