Dry hcl does not change the color of dry litmus papers? Give reason

1.	Dry hcl does not change the color of dry litmus papers? Give reason
Answer» Due to the absence of water hydrogen ion doesn\'t release HCL ionises in aqueous medium. Therefore dry HCL does not ionise to form hydrogen ions and hence it does not change the colour of the dry litmus paper. And does not show any acidic character

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