Question

Is$\mathrm{LiCl}$ covalent or ionic?

Answer 1

Explanation:

$\mathrm{LiCl}$ is an ionic compound with small covalent properties due to the small size of lithium.

1. Lithium has high polarizing power
2. So it has covalent properties.

Hence,$\mathrm{LiCl}$ is an ionic compound.