Question

In 1856, the first synthetic dye 'Mauveine' was discovered by:

• A. \( \text{W.H. Carothers} \)
• B. \( \text{Count Hilaire de Chardonnet} \)
• C. \( \text{William Henry Perkin} \)
• D. \( \text{William George} \)

Hint:

Mauveine, also known as aniline purple, was accidentally discovered by an 18-year-old William Henry Perkin while he was attempting to synthesize quinine.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: Synthetic dyes are man-made chemical compounds used to impart color to textiles. The discovery of the first synthetic dye marked a major turning point in the textile and chemical industries.

Step 1: Identify the historical discovery in 1856.
The question specifies the discovery of 'Mauveine' in the year 1856. This dye was synthesized by William Henry Perkin.