Multiple choice

Which of the following options is the reason behind covalent compounds usually being liquid or gas?

  1. Weak force of attraction between their molecules

  2. No force of attraction between their molecules

  3. 1 and 2 both

  4. None of these
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Explanation

Covalent compounds are composed of discrete molecules held together by weak intermolecular forces (like Van der Waals forces). These weak forces are easily overcome, which is why many are gases or liquids at room temperature.

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