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JEE Main 2024Carboxylic Acid Derivatives Question with Solution

JEE Main 2024 (31 Jan Shift 2)

Question

The azo-dye Y formed in the following reactions is Sulphanilic acid + NaNO2+CH3COOHX

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Correct answer
D

Step-by-step explanation

Reaction of aniline sulphonic acid with NaNO2+CH3COOH gives diazo ester sulphonic acid. Which on further treatment with naphthalene derivative undergoes diazo coupling reaction to give red azo dye.

This is known as Griess-Ilosvay test. 

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