Difference between liquid HCl and a solution of HCl

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HCl, or hydrochloric acid, is a compound consisting of one hydrogen atom and one chlorine atom bonded covalently. It exists as a gas at room temperature and qualifies as an acid when dissolved in water, where it dissociates to produce H+ ions. The discussion clarifies that HCl is recognized as an acid primarily in its aqueous solution form, as this is when it exhibits acidic properties through the release of protons. The difference between an aqueous solution of HCl and liquid HCl lies in their states; the aqueous solution contains dissolved protons, while liquid HCl requires high pressure to maintain its liquid form. Both forms can be considered acidic, but the gaseous state does not exhibit acidity until it is dissolved in water.
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I know that HCl is a compound whose 1 molecule is composed of 1 hydrogen and 1 chlorine atom bonded co-valently to each other, the bond being polar co-valent. It exists in gaseous state at room temperature. When HCl gas is dissolved in water, it dissociates to furnish H+ ions and thus HCl qualifies the definition of an acid.

My question is:When is HCl known as an acid? When it is in the gaseous state or when it is dissolved in water to give an aqueous solution? Also what is the difference between an aqueous solution of HCl gas and liquid HCl?Is liquid HCl also an acid?
 
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Both. The gas ionizes in water giving protons. The solution in water carries dissolved or hydrated protons.
LIQUID HCl, would have to be kept under some high pressure.
 

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