Question

what are the limitations of arrhenius concept
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Answer 1

Answer:

For the acidic or basic properties, the presence of water is absolutely necessary. Dry shall not act as an acid. is regarded as an acid only when dissolved in water and not in any other solvent.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Limitations of Arrhenius concept

(a) For the acidic or basic properties, the presence of water is absolutely necessary. Dry shall not act as an acid. is regarded as an acid only when dissolved in water and not in any other solvent.,,

(b) The concept does not explain acidic and basic character of substances in non-aqueous solvents.

(c) The neutralisation process is limited to those reactions which can occur in aqueous solutions only, although reactions involving salt formation do occur in absence of solvent.

(d) It cannot explain the acidic character of certain salts such as in aqueous solution.