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Wilkinson catalyst is
ChemistryCoordination CompoundsJEE MainJEE Main 2019 (10 Jan Shift 1)
Options:
  • A Et3P3IrCl Et=C2H5
  • B Ph3P3RhCl
  • C Ph3P3IrCl
  • D Et3P3RhCl
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The correct answer is: Ph3P3RhCl
Chlorotris(triphenylphosphine)rhodium(I) is known as Wilkinson's catalyst. It is used as a homogeneous hydrogenation catalyst. It is a square planar 16-electron complex. The oxidation state of Rhodium in it is +1.

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