Which among the following is a chromophore of azo dyes?
A
CH3−C||CH2−CH3
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B
−NO
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C
−N=N−
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D
−NO2
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Solution
The correct option is C−N=N− Chromophore is part of molecule responsible for its colour. For azo dyes , the general formula is R−N=N−R′ and the chromophore is the azo group( -N=N- ).