Fundamentals of Organic ChemistryChemistryGeneral Organic Chemistry
Which of the following dyes is an example of an azo dye?
Options
- AIndigo
- BMartius yellow
- CMalachite green
- DCongo red
Correct answer
D. Congo red
Step-by-step solution
Congo red is an example of an azo dye. It contains two azo ( - N = N - ) groups and is synthesized by coupling tetrazotised benzidine with two molecules of naphthionic acid. Indigo is a vat dye. Martius yellow is a nitro dye. Malachite green is a triphenylmethane dye. Answer: Congo red