Organic compounds exist as discrete molecules with much weaker intermolecular forces than those seen in ionic compounds.

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Organic compounds are primarily made up of carbon and hydrogen atoms linked by covalent bonds, forming discrete molecules. The intermolecular forces (such as van der Waals forces, hydrogen bonds) between these molecules are significantly weaker than the ionic bonds found in ionic compounds, where ions are held together in a lattice structure by strong electrostatic forces.

Organic Compounds Exist as Discrete Molecules with Much Weaker Intermolecular