Why does dry HCl gas not change the colour of the dry litmus paper?
Q. Why does dry HCl gas not change the colour of the dry litmus paper?
- Blue litmus becomes dry in presence of dry HCl gas
- No H O ions will be present, litmus changes colour only in the presence of H O ions
- HCl gas acts asa dehydrating agent
- None of the above
Answer: B