Assertion (A) : `LiCl` is predominantly a covalent compound.
Reason (R ) : `EN` difference between `Li` and `Cl` is too small.

Options

A. If both (A) and (R ) are correct and (R ) is the correct explanation of (A).
B. If both (A) and (R ) are correct, but (R ) is not the correct explanation of (A).
C. If (A) is correct, but (R ) is incorrect.
D. If (A) is incorrect, but (R ) is correct.

Answer

C

Explanation

Correct reason: `Li^(o+)` ion being small, has high polarising ability, thus LiCI is predominantly covalent compound.