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Covalent compounds are generally...........

Covalent compounds are generally.........in water

A

soluble

B

insoluble

C

dissociated

D

hydrolysed

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The correct Answer is:
B
Water is a polar solvent while covalent compounds are non-polar so they are usually insoluble in water.
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