Why are ‘Gentian Violet, Eosin’ and others acidic dyes called alkaline dyes?
The dyes “Gentian Violet” and “Eosin,” among others, commonly used in high school biology experiments, are classified as alkaline dyes. Despite their classification, they are actually acidic in nature, with a pH below 7. The classification of dyes is based on their chemical properties, and they are categorized as alkaline dyes, acid dyes, or complex […]
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