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Which of the following types of solid is most likely to be soft, have low melting point and don't conduct electricity when melted?

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Ionic
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Molecular
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Covalent
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Metallic
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Solution

The correct option is A Covalent
Covalent compunds are soft(due to presence of cloud of electrons between the bonding atoms), have low melting point(due to weak forces of attraction) and are bad conductors of electricity in the molten state(due to lack of free electrons)

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