Question

Why do acids not show acidice behaviour in the absence of water.?​

Answer 1

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The acidic behaviour of acids is due to the presence of hydrogen ions, H+ (aq) ions.The acids produce hydrogen ions only on dissolving in water.In the absence of water, acids do not produce hydrogen ions and hence do not show acidic behaviour.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Acids do not show acidic behaviour in the absence of water because the dissociation of hydrogen ions from an acid occurs in the presence of water only. It is the hydrogen ions that are responsible for the acidic behaviour.

Explanation:

one thing you have to know in this context -

Acids r generally known as proton donors and the simplest proton known is hydrogen , an solvent like water has many no of hydrogen atoms attached to it if u do not have water as your solvent or any polar protic solvent how can u expect acid to show its acidic behaviour?? The point is u need an source that is capable of producing hydrogen atoms (protons)