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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Amines

Question:

p-Hydroxyazobenzene is also known as

Options:

Yellow dye

Red dye

Orange dye

Violet dye

Correct Answer:

Orange dye

Explanation:

The correct answer is (3) Orange dye.

p-Hydroxyazobenzene is an orange-colored azo dye that is commonly used in various applications, including coloring textiles, plastics, and cosmetics. It is synthesized by coupling benzene diazonium chloride with phenol under alkaline conditions. The orange color of p-hydroxyazobenzene arises from the extended conjugation of the azo group with the benzene rings.