Multiple choice

Covalent compounds are usually soluble in _______.

  1. water

  2. organic solvents

  3. both 1 and 2

  4. none of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Covalent compounds are generally non-polar or weakly polar, making them more soluble in organic solvents (like benzene or ether) than in water, which is a highly polar solvent.

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