Consider the following reaction: The product ' X ' is used:
Consider the following reaction: The product is used:
in protein estimation as an alternative to ninhydrin
in acid base titration as an indicator
as food grade colourant
in laboratory test for phenols
Solution
Methyl orange is used as indicator in acid base titration.
Azo coupling is the most widely used industrial reaction in the production of dyes, lakes and pigments. Aromatic diazonium ions acts as electrophiles in coupling reactions with activated aromatics such as anilines or phenols.