Question

why do acids not show acidic behaviour in
the absence of water?​

Answer 1

Answer:

The acidic behaviour of acid is due to the presence of hydrogen ions. The acids will not show its acidic behaviour in the absence of water, this is because acids do not dissociate to produce H+ (aq) ions in the absence of water

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Answer 2

Answer:

Because water is needed for ionisation of acids. As water has high dielectric constant.

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