LiCl2

Lithium dichloride, with the chemical formula LiCl2, is a hypothetical inorganic compound. While lithium chloride (LiCl) is a well-established and common salt, the existence of LiCl2 as a stable, isolable compound under normal conditions is not supported by current chemical literature or experimental evidence. The stoichiometry suggests a lithium atom bonded to two chloride ions. This arrangement would imply a +2 oxidation state for lithium, which is highly unusual. Lithium typically exhibits a +1 oxidation state in its compounds due to its low ionization energy. The formation of a stable Li(II) ion is energetically unfavorable. Theoretical calculations might explore such species, but they are not recognized as conventional chemical entities. If such a compound were to exist, it would likely be highly reactive and unstable, potentially existing only under extreme conditions or as a transient intermediate in specific reaction pathways. Further research would be needed to confirm or refute its existence and properties.