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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question
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Which of the following is not a characteristic of organic compounds?
Options
A They usually have low melting points.
B They usually are only slightly soluble or insoluble in water.
C If water soluble they seldom conduct an electric current.
D Bonds which bind the atoms together are nearly always ionic.
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Organic compounds are primarily covalent, not ionic. The other options (low melting points, low water solubility, and poor conductivity) are characteristic properties of organic compounds.

Hint

Think about the type of chemical bond typically found in organic molecules.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 918 of 1999
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