The main characteristic properties of covalent compounds are:
1. The covalent compounds do not exist as ions but exist as molecules because of weak inter molecular force.
2. The covalent compounds have lower melting and boiling points
3. Covalent compounds are generally insoluble or less soluble in water and in other polar solvents. They are however, soluble in non-polar solvents such as benzene, carbon tetrachloride etc.
4. Covalent compounds are poor Conductors of electricity in the fused or dissolved state.
