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What is the primary function of auxochromes in relation to chromophores?
What is the primary function of auxochromes in relation to chromophores?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a chromophore?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a chromophore?
Which statement accurately describes chromophores?
Which statement accurately describes chromophores?
Which of the following best defines a chromophore?
Which of the following best defines a chromophore?
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Which combination is an example of both a chromophore and an auxochrome?
Which combination is an example of both a chromophore and an auxochrome?
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Study Notes
Chromophores
- Chromophores are the molecules primarily responsible for color in a compound.
- Examples of chromophores include carbon-carbon double bonds, carbon-nitrogen double bonds, carbonyl, azo, nitro, methine, and quinoid rings.
Auxochromes
- Auxochromes are groups of atoms attached to a chromophore that intensify a compound's color.
- They do not produce color by themselves; instead, they alter the chromophore's light absorption properties.
- Examples of auxochromes include hydroxyl, amino, aldehyde, and methyl mercaptan groups.
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Explore the fascinating world of chromophores and auxochromes, the key players in color chemistry. This quiz will test your understanding of how these molecules function and their roles in altering color properties. Learn about various examples and their significance in chemical compounds.