Chemistry, asked by Deepkaushik, 1 year ago

Why acids do not show acidic chracters in absence of water?

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Answered by CaptainSiddiquee

because the dissociation of hydrogen ions from anacid occurs in the presence of wateronly. It is the hydrogen ions that areresponsible for the acidic behaviour.

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Answered by Shikha1305

The acetic reaction of acid is due to presence of hydrogen ions H + (aq) ions. The acid produce hydrogen ion only on dissolving in water. In absence of water, acid don't produce hydrogen ions and hence do not show acetic reaction.
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