What are the characteristics of co-ordinate compounds?

1.	What are the characteristics of co-ordinate compounds?
Answer» The general characteristics (i) Co-ordinate compounds are identical to normal covalent compounds. (ii) It is rigid and has directional properties. (iii) These compounds are soluble in non-polar solvents and insoluble in polar solvent. (iv) These compounds behave as non-conductors of electricity. (v) The melting and boiling points are higher than covalent compounds and lower than ionic compounds. (vi) These are stable compounds

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The general characteristics

(i) Co-ordinate compounds are identical to normal covalent compounds.

(ii) It is rigid and has directional properties.

(iii) These compounds are soluble in non-polar solvents and insoluble in polar solvent.

(iv) These compounds behave as non-conductors of electricity.

(v) The melting and boiling points are higher than covalent compounds and lower than ionic compounds.

(vi) These are stable compounds

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