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Wilkinson’s catalyst is

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TiCl4 and Al(C2H5)3
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[C6H5)3P]3RhCl
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TiCl4 and (C6H5)3P
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Al(C2H5)3,TiCl4 and (C6H5)3P
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The correct option is B [C6H5)3P]3RhCl
The common name for chloridotris(triphenylphosphane)rhodium(I), a coordination complex of rhodium with the formula [C6H5)3P]3RhCl is Wilkinson's catalyst. It is used for the hydrogenation of alkenes.

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