Question

Amongst dry HCL gas and HCl solution which can show acidic properties in the absence of water?Give reason.

Answer 1

Answer:

Amongst dry HCl gas and HCl solution, HCl solution will show acidic properties.

This is because dry gas does not show any effect on the pH paper or the litmus paper.

This is because it is not composed of H+ ions which are essential component of an acid.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Amongst dry HCl gas and HCl solution, HCl solution will show acidic properties.

This is because dry gas does not show any effect on the pH paper or the litmus paper.

This is because it is not composed of H+ ions which are essential component of an acid.

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