The IUPAC name of the Wilkinsons catalyst [RhCl(PPh3)3] is _________.
A
Chlorotris (triphenylphopshine) rhodium (I)
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B
Chlorotris (triphenylphosphine) rhodium (IV)
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C
Chlorotris (triphenylphosphine) rhodium (0)
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D
Chlotrotris (triphenylphosphine) rhodium (VI)
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Solution
The correct option is A Chlorotris (triphenylphopshine) rhodium (I) The oxidation number of central atom is one. There is one chloride ion inside the coordination sphere. Hence the IUPAC name is Chlorotris (triphenylphopshine) rhodium (I).