Discussion Forum



1)

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


A) $Co(CO)_{8}$

B) $(Ph_{3}P)_{3}RhCl$

C) $[Pt(NH_{3})_{2}Cl_{2}]$

D) $K[Ag(CN)_{2}]$

Answer:

Option B

Explanation:

The molecular formula of Wilkinson's catalyst is $(Ph_{3}P)_{3}$ RhCl  that is used in hydrogenation of alkenes. Its IUPAC name is  chlorotris (triphenyl phosphine )

rhodium(l). This compound  is square planar in nature