Multiple choice

Which of the following subtances imparts deep violet colours to ink?

  1. Light Green SF yellowish

  2. Malachite green

  3. Methyl blue

  4. Methyl violet

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Explanation

Methyl violet is a family of organic compounds that are mainly used as dyes. Depending on the amount of attached methyl groups, the color of the dye can be altered. Its main use is as a purple dye for textiles and to give deep violet colours in paints and inks.