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Effect on Indicators by Acids and Bases

Amongst dry H...

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Amongst dry HCl and HCl solution , which can show acidic properties

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Amongst dry HCl gas and HCl solution, HCl solution will show acidic properties. This is because dry gas does not show any effect on the pH paper or the litmus paper. This is because it is not composed of H+ ions which are essential component of an acid.

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