Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a correct difference between electrovalent and covalent compounds?

  1. Electrovalent compounds have strong electrostatic forces of attraction whereas covalent compounds have weak electrostatic forces of attraction.

  2. Electrovalent compounds are volatile whereas covalent compounds are non-volatile.

  3. Electrovalent compounds are good conductors of electricity whereas covalent compounds are non-conductors.

  4. Electrovalent compounds are soluble in water whereas covalent compounds are insoluble in water.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Electrovalent compounds are non-volatile whereas covalent compounds are volatile. 

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