Which of the following is the correct scientific name for LiCl?

• A. Lithium chlorite
• B. Lithium chlorate
• C. Lithium chloride
• D. Lithium perchlorate

Answer: (C)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Understand that the scientific name of an ionic compound is derived from the names of the cation (positive ion) and the anion (negative ion).
2. Identify the cation in LiCl, which is lithium (Li), and it retains its elemental name as the cation.
3. Identify the anion in LiCl, which is chloride (Cl⁻), the name changes from chlorine to chloride when it becomes an anion.
4. Recognize that 'chlorite', 'chlorate', and 'perchlorate' refer to polyatomic ions containing chlorine and oxygen, which are not present in LiCl.
5. Combine the cation and anion names to form the correct scientific name: Lithium chloride.