Practice mode Industrial Chemistry

Which functional group is characteristic of azo dyes?

Correct answer A. –N=N–

Explanation

Azo dyes contain the azo group, –N=N–, joining two aromatic rings, made by coupling a diazonium salt with a phenol or aromatic amine. They form the largest class of synthetic dyes, giving yellows, oranges and reds.

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