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Which is true of molecular compounds that dissolve in water?

A. They have high boiling points
B. They show poor conductivity
C. They conduct electricity well
D. They form inorganic crystals

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B. They show poor conductivity


Molecular compounds dissolve into molecules rather than dissociate into ions, so they typically do not conduct electricity very well when dissolved in water. Many covalent compounds don't dissolve well in water. .
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