Chemistry In Everyday Life Question 62

Question: Which of the following is a direct dye

Options:

A) Phenolphthalein

B) Congo red

C) Alizarin

D) Indigo

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Direct dyes stick to the fibre through hydrogen bonding. They belong to the class of azo dyes. They are used to dye the fabric directly by placing it in not aqueous solution of dye e.g. martius yellow, Congored etc.