Chemistry In Everyday Life Question 63

Question: Which of the following is a vat dye and often used in dyeing jeans

Options:

A) Indigo

B) Alizarin

C) Picric acid

D) Crystal violet

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Vat dyes are insoluble compounds which up on reduction give soluble (lencoform) product. The product may be either coloured or colourless and have affinity for specific fabrics e.g. Indigo.