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Why do acids not show acidic behaviour in the absence of water?

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Acids show acidic behaviour by generating hydrogen ions [H⁺(aq)] in aqueous solutions. In the absence of water, acids do not produce hydrogen ions [H⁺(aq)] and, therefore, do not display their acidic characteristics.

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Why do acids not show acidic behaviour in the absence of water?

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