Multiple choice

Covalent compounds are usually soluble in _________.

  1. water

  2. organic solvents

  3. acids

  4. none of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Covalent compounds are typically nonpolar or weakly polar, making them soluble in organic solvents (like benzene, ether, chloroform) which have similar intermolecular forces. Water is polar and does not dissolve most covalent compounds. Acids may or may not dissolve them depending on reactivity.

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