Choose the correct colour of the product for the following reaction.
(A)Yellow
(B)White
(C)Red✓ Correct
(D)Blue
Answer: (C)
Solution
The diazonium species of sulphanilic acid couples with 1-naphthyl amine at the position next to the amino group, joining the two rings through an azo (−N=N−) bridge. The extended conjugation of this azo dye absorbs in the visible region, and the coupled product separates as a red solid. The colour of the product is red.
JEE Main · 2023 · 24 Jan 2023 · Shift 2 · Single correct option