Q.
Which of the following is not a chromophore?
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a
-N=N-
b
-NO
c
-NO2
d
-NH2
answer is D.
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-NH2 group is not a chromophore but is an auxochromeChromophore is that part of the molecule which when exposed to visible light will absorb and reflect a certain color. Auxochrome is a group of atoms which is functional and has the capability to alter the capacity of the chromophore to reflect colors. Azobenzene is an example of a dye which contains a chromophore. Examples of auxochrome groups are -COOH,-SO3H, -OH, and -NH3.
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