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The molecular formula of Wilkinson catalyst, used in the hydrogenation of alkenes is -

ChemistryHydrocarbonsMHT CETMHT CET 2016

Options:

A $C o {(C O)}_{8}$
B ${(P h_{3} P)}_{3} R h C l$
C $[P t {(N H_{3})}_{2} C l_{2}]$
D $K [A g {(C N)}_{2}]$

Solution:

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The correct answer is:

{(P h_{3} P)}_{3} R h C l

Wilkinson catalyst has the molecular formula

{(P h_{3} P)}_{3} R h C l

and is used in the hydrogenation of alkenes.

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