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Which of the following is a natural dye? |
| A. | Crystal violet |
| B. | Aniline blue |
| C. | Alizarin |
| D. | Phenolphthalein |
| Answer» C. Alizarin | |
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Explanation: Alizarin or 1,2- dihydroxyanthraquinone (also known as Mordant Red 11 and Turkey Red is an organic compound with formula C14H8O4 that has been used throughout history as a prominent red dye, principally for dyeing textile fabrics. Historically it was derived from the roots of plants of the madder genus. In 1869, it became the first natural pigment to be duplicated synthetically. |
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