Coordination Compounds 2 Question 18

####20. Wilkinson catalyst is

(2019 Main, 10 Jan I)

(a) [(Et3P)3RhCl]

(b) [(Et3P)3IrCl](Et=C2H5)

(c) [(Ph3P)3RhCl]

(d) [(Ph3P)3IrCl]

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 20. (d)

Solution:

  1. Wilkinson’s catalyst is a σ-bonded organometallic compound [(Ph3P)3RhCl]. It is commercially used for hydrogenation of alkenes and vegetable oils (unsaturated).

IUPAC name Chloridotris (triphenylphosphene) rhodium (I).



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