Carbon and its Compounds · Class 10 · CBSE Science
Why do covalent compounds generally have low melting and boiling points?
Practice question from Carbon and its Compounds (Class 10 · CBSE Science), with the correct answer and a step-by-step solution.
easy · MCQ · Q-8AA265
Why do covalent compounds generally have low melting and boiling points?
- A.Due to strong electrostatic forces of attraction between ions
- B.Due to weak intermolecular forces between moleculesCorrect answer
- C.Because they dissociate into free ions in the molten state
- D.Because they consist of free electrons
Solution
Covalent compounds are formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms, resulting in electrically neutral molecules held together by weak intermolecular forces, requiring small amounts of heat to break.
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