Practice mode Industrial Chemistry

Acid dyes are used mainly for which group of fibres?

Correct answer C. Wool, silk and nylon

Explanation

Acid dyes are anionic, usually sulphonate salts. In an acidic bath, the amino groups of protein fibres and nylon become –NH₃⁺, which attract the dye anions through ionic bonds.

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