Practice mode Industrial Chemistry

In a dye molecule, the group responsible for producing colour is called the ____.

Correct answer B. chromophore

Explanation

A chromophore, such as the azo group −N=N−, absorbs visible light and gives colour. Auxochromes like −OH or −NH₂ deepen the colour and help bind the dye.

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