The three forms of the pH indicator, phenolphthalein, are shown below. Two of the forms are colorless and one is pink. Identify the structure that is responsible for the pink color. HO III OH OH OH A | B || C III = OH OH

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The three forms of the pH indicator, phenolphthalein, are shown
below. Two of the forms are colorless and one is pink. Identify
the structure that is responsible for the pink color.
HO
III
OH
OH
OH
A
|
B
||
C
III
=
OH
OH
Transcribed Image Text:The three forms of the pH indicator, phenolphthalein, are shown below. Two of the forms are colorless and one is pink. Identify the structure that is responsible for the pink color. HO III OH OH OH A | B || C III = OH OH
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