Question

Wilkinsons catalyst is:

• A. $\left[\right(PP{h}_3{)}_{3}Rh]Cl$
• B. used in hydrogenation of alkenes and alkynes
• C. homogeneous catalyst
• D. all of these

Answer 1

The correct option is D all of these

Wilkinson's catalyst is a coordination complex of rhodium with the formula of $RhCl(PP{h}_3{)}_3$. Its common name is chloridotris (triphenyl phosphane) rhodium (I). It is a homogeneous catalyst, red brown coloured solid that is soluble in hydrocarbon solvents. It is used as a catalyst for hydrogenation of alkenes and alkynes.