MHT CET 2022 Chemistry question

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Which among the following statements is NOT true about covalent network solid?

(A)In this solid the constituents particles are atoms
(B)Covalent solids have high melting points
(C)The atoms in this solid are linked by covalent bonds
(D)These are soft in natureCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

A covalent (network) solid such as diamond, silicon carbide (SiC) or quartz consists of atoms linked together by covalent bonds in a continuous three-dimensional network, so (A) and (C) are true. Breaking these strong directional bonds needs a lot of energy, so such solids have very high

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