Answer:
See explanation and Image attached
Explanation:
The preparation of triphenylmethanol occurs as shown in the image attached to this answer.
The first step is the nucleophillic reaction of the phenyl magnesium bromide with the carbonyl group.
Reaction of the second molecule of phenyl magnesium bromide with the product yields triphenyl methoxide ion. Reaction with acid yields the triphenylmethanol product which is extracted into the organic phase.
The triphenylmethanol product can be purified by recrystallization.
