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Which of the following dyes is an example of an azo dye?

Options

  1. AIndigo
  2. BMartius yellow
  3. CMalachite green
  4. 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

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