Q32 / 160 · TS EAMCET 2021 (06 Aug Shift 2) · Chemistry

The Wilkinson catalyst is

  • A
    $\left[\left(\mathrm{PPh}_3\right)_2 \mathrm{RhCl}_2\right]$
  • Correct answer
    B
    $\left[\left(\mathrm{PPh}_3\right)_3 \mathrm{RhCl}\right]$
  • C
    $\left[\left(\mathrm{PPh}_3\right)\left(\mathrm{RhCl}_3\right)\right]$
  • D
    $\left[\left(\mathrm{PPh}_3\right)_4 \mathrm{RhCl}\right]$

Solution

Wilkinson's catalyst is a coordination complex of rhodium with the formula. $\left[\mathrm{RhCl}\left(\mathrm{PPh}_3\right)_3\right]$. So, the correct answer is $\left[\left(\mathrm{PPh}_3\right)_3 \mathrm{RhCl}\right]$.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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