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Regarding Wilkinson's catalyst, the correct statement is

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a

Coordination number of central metal ion is six

b

Oxidation state of central metal is ‘+1’

c

One of the ligand is ammonia

d

One of the ligand is trimethyl phosphine

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Coordination number is four.

Oxidation number of Rhodium is ‘+1’.

Ligands involved are three triphenyl phosphine and one chloride ion.

RhClPh3P3 is Wilkinson's catalyst used in hydrogenation of alkenes;

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Regarding Wilkinson's catalyst, the correct statement is