Single Answer MCQ
Q-00039938

Why is HCl gas unable to change the color of dry litmus paper?

1

It is not acidic

2

It requires water to ionize

3

It is a weak acid

4

It is colorless

Answer and Solution

Answer

B. It requires water to ionize

Solution:

Dry HCl gas does not change the color of dry litmus paper because it requires ionization in water to release H+ ions which activate the indicator.

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