(a)
Interpretation:
A mechanism for the synthesis of phenolphthalein is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
Phenolphthalein is a dye with chemical formula
(b)
Interpretation:
The mechanism for the conversion of phenolphthalein to its red dianion in base is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
Phenolphthalein is a dye with chemical formula
(c)
Interpretation:
The resonance structures for the two phenolic atoms in the red phenolphthalein dianion are to be stated.
Concept introduction:
Phenolphthalein is a dye with chemical formula
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