Question

Which chlorides does $\mathrm{Li}$ and $\mathrm{Mg}$ form?

Answer 1

Chlorides of $\mathrm{Li}\mathrm{and}\mathrm{Mg}$

• Lithium will form Lithium chloride having formula, $\mathrm{LiCl}$.
• Magnesium will form Magnesium chloride having formula, ${\mathrm{MgCl}}_2$.

$\mathrm{Li}\mathrm{and}\mathrm{Mg}$ forms chlorides which are hydrated.

• Both the chlorides are deliquescent.
• They are soluble in alcohol and pyridine.
• The chlorides separate from their aqueous solutions as hydrated crystals.