Why does dry HCl gas not change the colour of the dry litmus paper?
ScienceClass 10CBSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
HCl does not give out Hydrogen ions; therefore, HCl does not show any acidic behaviour, and the colour of the litmus paper remains the same on reacting with HCl gas.
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