Which of the following metal chloride form hydrated salt:

L i C l

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N a C l

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K C l

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R b C l

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Solution

The correct option is A $L i C l$
Li(I) has smallest size due to which it can easily polarize water molecules. Li salts get bonded to water of crystallization. Thus, $L i C l$ forms hydrated salt.

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