Figure 2 - Comparison of molar absorptivities for emeraldine trimer and emeraldine hydrochloride in acetonitrile solution.

Aniline trimers undergo rapid color change when they are oxidized or reduced. They also undergo significant color changes upon protonation, and are capable of accepting two protons, each proton distinguishable by the color effect.

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