A Compound with a Molecular Formula of C₇H₇Br Has a Melting

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Essay

A compound with a molecular formula of C₇H₇Br has a melting point of 203°C.The compound is soluble in water but not in diethyl ether.Based on your knowledge of organic structure,is the compound most stable in its ionic or covalent form? Justify your answer.

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