Question
Chemistry Question on Chemical bonding and molecular structure
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a covalent compound?
A
Low melting point
B
No definite geometry
C
Insoluble in polar solvent
D
Small difference in electronegativity between the combining atoms.
Answer
No definite geometry
Explanation
Solution
Covalent bonds are directional. Therefore , covalent compounds have definite geometry, e.g., acetylene is linear , methane is tetrahedral , etc.