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The covalent melting and boiling points are generally lower than those of ionic compounds due to weaker intermolecular forces between covalent molecules. These forces include London dispersion forces, dipole-dipole interactions, and hydrogen bonding. The actual melting and boiling points vary depending on the specific molecules involved.

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