Question

Why does not dry $HCl$ gas change the colour of the dry litmus paper?

• A. Dry HCl gas does not release $H^{+}$ ions
• B. Dry HCl gas releases $H^{+}$ ions
• C. Dry HCl gas does not release $O{H}^{-}$ ions
• D. Dry HCl gas releases $O{H}^{-}$ ions

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Dry HCl gas does not release $H^{+}$ ions

Dry HCl gas does not release $H^{+}$ ions in its dry state. Hence, the acidic property of the gas does not materialize/happen.