Covalent compounds have low melting points because

  • A
    Covalent bond is less exothermic
  • B
    Covalent molecules have definite shape
  • C
    Covalent bond is weaker than ionic bond
  • D
    Covalent molecules are held by weak Van der Waals forces of attraction

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