Q1. [1] medium initial-understanding
Consider the following statements about covalent compounds and select the one that is correct.
(A) Covalent compounds conduct electricity because electrons are shared between atoms.
(B) Covalent compounds have high melting points because covalent bonds within molecules are strong.
(C) Covalent compounds are generally poor conductors of electricity because no ions are formed during bond formation.
(D) Covalent compounds have high boiling points because intermolecular forces are very strong.
- A Covalent compounds conduct electricity because electrons are shared between atoms.
- B Covalent compounds have high melting points because covalent bonds within molecules are strong.
- C Covalent compounds are generally poor conductors of electricity because no ions are formed during bond formation.
- D Covalent compounds have high boiling points because intermolecular forces are very strong.
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Model Answer
(C) Covalent compounds are generally poor conductors of electricity because no ions are formed during bond formation.
Explanation
The passage explicitly states: "Since the electrons are shared between atoms and no charged particles are formed, such covalent compounds are generally poor conductors of electricity." Options A, B, and D are incorrect because: covalent compounds do NOT conduct electricity; they have low (not high) melting/boiling points; and intermolecular forces are weak (not very strong).