Write a note on properties and uses of covalent compounds.

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Covalent bonds are highly directional in nature. They are formed by sharing of electron. They are formed by effective orbital overlap between atoms.
Uses : $\to$ Diamond (Jewellery)
$\to$ hydrocarbons (fuels). etc.

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Write a note on properties and uses of covalent compounds.

Covalent bonds are highly directional in nature. They are formed by sharing of electron. They are formed by effective orbital overlap between atoms.Uses : → Diamond (Jewellery) → hydrocarbons (fuels). etc.

Covalent bonds are highly directional in nature. They are formed by sharing of electron. They are formed by effective orbital overlap between atoms.
Uses : $\to$ Diamond (Jewellery)
$\to$ hydrocarbons (fuels). etc.