MCQ
Hydrogen chloride gas turns the blue litmus paper:
  • A
    Green
  • B
    Red
  • C
    Black
  • No change in colour

Answer

Correct option: D.
No change in colour

The colour of blue litmus paper changes only in the presence of ions like hydrogen $(H^+)$ or hydronium $(H_3​O^+)$ ions. HCl can produce these ions only in an aqueous solution. Hence dry $HCl$ gas does not change the colour of dry litmus paper.

Need a full question paper?

Generate a complete, print-ready paper with questions like this in minutes — across 16+ boards, with answer keys.

Start Generating Free