Question

IUPAC name of the Wiilkinson's catalyst $\left[RhCl\right({PPh}_3{)}_3]$

• A. Chlorotris (triphenylphosphine) rhodium (I)
• B. Chlorotris (triphenylphosphine) rhodium (IV)
• C. Chlorotris (triphenylphosphine) rhodium (0)
• D. Chlorotris (triphenylphosphine) rhodium (VI)

Answer 1

The correct option is A Chlorotris (triphenylphosphine) rhodium (I)

The IUPAC name of the wilkinson's catalyst $\left[RhCl\right(PP{h}_3{)}_3]$ is chlorotris(triphenylphosphine)rhodium(I) because the oxidation state of Rh metal in the complex is x + (-1 x 1) + 0 = 0, implies x = + 1. hence the correct option is A.