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The molecular formula of Wilkinson's catalyst used in the hydrogenation of alkenes is

A

`Co(CO)_8`

B

`(Ph_3P)_3 RhCl`

C

`[Pt(NH_3)_2Cl_2]`

D

`K[Ag(CN)]_2`

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B
The molecular formula of Wilkinson's catalyst is `(Ph_3P)_3` RHCI that is used in hydrogenation of alkenes. Its IUPAC name is chlorotris (triphenyl phosphine) rhodium (I). This compound is square planar in nature.
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  • The molecular formula of Wilkinson catalyst, used in hydrogenation of alkenes is

    A
    `Co(CO)_(3)`
    B
    `(Ph_(3)P)_(3)RhCl`
    C
    `[Pt(NH_(3))_(2)Cl_(2)]`
    D
    `K[Ag(CN)_(2)]`

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

    A
    `Co(CO)_(8)`
    B
    `(Ph_(3)P)_(3)RhCl`
    C
    `[Pt(NH_(3))_(2)Cl_(2)]`
    D
    `K[Ag(CN)_(2)]`

  • Wilkinson catalyst is

    A
    `NiCI_(4)`
    B
    `(Ph_(3)P)_(3)RhCI`
    C
    `AICI_(3)+TiCI_(4)`
    D
    `Fe(CO)_(5)`

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