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

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1.	Why does dry HCl gas not change the colour of the dry litmus paper?
Answer» Dry `HCl` gas does not change the colour of dry litmus paper because it has no hydrogen ions `H^(+)` (aq) ions, in it which can impart acidic properties to it.

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