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Wilkinsons catalyst is:

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[(PPh3)3Rh]Cl
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used in hydrogenation of alkenes and alkynes
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homogeneous catalyst
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all of these
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The correct option is D all of these
Wilkinson's catalyst is a coordination complex of rhodium with the formula of RhCl(PPh3)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.

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