Q.

Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Griss–Ilosvay test is used for the detection of nitrite ion, which involves the use of sulphanilic acid and α-naphthylamine reagent.

Statement II: In the above test, sulphanilic acid is diazotized by the acidified nitrite ion, which on further coupling with α-naphthylamine forms an azo-dye.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:    [2026]

1 Both Statement I and Statement II are false  
2 Statement I is true but Statement II is false  
3 Both Statement I and Statement II are true  
4 Statement I is false but Statement II is true  

Ans.

(3)