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Why are molecular covalent compounds insoluble in water?

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Step-by-step explanation Covalent bonds are insoluble in water (H2O) , but covalent compounds are. This is because some organic compounds (covalent) contain the polar −OH group which can bond to a hydrogen ion to form water.

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