For the identification of β-naphthol using dye test, it is necessary to use:
A
dichloromethane solution of β-naphthol
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B
acidic solution of β-naphthol
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C
neutral solution of β-naphthol
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D
alkaline solution of β -naphthol
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Solution
The correct option is D alkaline solution of β -naphthol In alkaline solution -OH convert to −O− which reacts with azo compound i.e, Ph−N≡N+ to form azo dye.