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Covalent compounds have low melting poin...

Covalent compounds have low melting points because

A

covalent molecules have definite shape

B

covalent bond is weaker than ionic bond

C

covalent bond is less exothermic

D

covalent molecules are held by weak van der Waals forces of attraction.

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Covalent compounds have low melting points because their molecules are held by weak van der Waals forces.
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