Which of the following statements is not true about covalent compounds:-

They may exhibit space isomersim

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They have-low melting and boiling points

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They show ionic reaction

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They show molecular reaction

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Solution

The correct option is C They show ionic reaction
Covalent compounds do not show ionic reaction.

Example: Free radical halogenation of alkanes in the presence of sunlight.
Hydrogenation of alkenes.

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