Which of the following properties do covalent compounds generally NOT exhibit?

The incorrect option is They are not soluble in an organic solvent.

Key Points

• Property of Covalent compound:
  • Covalent bonding does not result in the formation of new electrons.
  • Covalent bonds rarely break spontaneously after it is formed.
  • Covalent bonds are directional where the atoms that are bonded showcase specific orientations relative to one another.
  • Most compounds having covalent bonds exhibit relatively low melting points and boiling points.
  • Compounds with covalent bonds usually have lower enthalpies of vaporization and fusion.
  • Compounds formed by covalent bonding don’t conduct electricity due to the lack of free electrons.
  • Covalent compounds are not soluble in water but soluble in organic solutions.

Additional Information

•  Covalent Compounds:
  • ​A covalent bond is a chemical bond that involves the sharing of electrons to form electron pairs between atoms.
  • These electron pairs are known as shared pairs or bonding pairs.
  • The stable balance of attractive and repulsive forces between atoms, when they share electrons, is known as covalent bonding
  • The compound has a covalent bond known as a covalent compound.