Which of the following is a natural dye ? A. Crystal violet B. Aniline blue C. Alizarin D. Phenolphthalein

Crystal violet
Aniline blue
Alizarin
Phenolphthalein

The correct answer is C. Alizarin.

Alizarin is a natural dye that is extracted from the roots of the madder plant. It is a red dye that has been used for centuries to color textiles, cosmetics, and other products. Alizarin is also used in the manufacture of

some pharmaceuticals.

Crystal violet is a synthetic dye that is used as a stain in microscopy and as a disinfectant. Aniline blue is a synthetic dye that is used to color textiles and paper. Phenolphthalein is a synthetic dye that is used as an indicator in chemistry.

All of these dyes are used for different purposes, but only alizarin is a natural dye.