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Question:

For the identification of β-naphthol using dye test, it is necessary to use:

dichloromethane solution of β-naphthol

neutral solution of β-naphthol

alkaline solution of β-naphthol

acidic solution of β-naphthol

Solution:

In alkaline solution -OH convert to -O⁻ which reacts with azo compound i.e, Ph-N=N⁺ to form azo dye. Hence, the correct option is D.