[solved]-Q1 During The Coupling Reaction Why Does The Coupling Occur In The 1 Position Fo

Q1. During the coupling reaction, why does the coupling occur in the 1-position for 2-naphthol? (Hint: write the resonance structure for 2-naphthol in basic solution )

Q2. Para red, also called American Flag Red, a bright-red ago dye, is easily prepared from the reaction of p-nitroaniline, sodium nitrite, and 2-naphthol under the same conditions. Suggest the mechanism for this reaction.

These Question from Organic Chemist II. Experiment: Dyes and Dyeing.

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