Statement - I : (Ph₃P)₃RhCl is Wilkinson’s catalyst.
Statement - II : (Ph₃P)₃RhCl can show optical isomerism but does not show geometrical isomerism.

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Both statements I and II are correct

Statement-I is incorrect and statement-II is correct

Both statements I and II are incorrect

Statement-I is correct and statement-II is incorrect

answer is C.

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(Ph₃P)₃RhCl is Wilkinson’s catalyst used for hydrogenation of alkenes.

(Ph₃P)₃RhCl is a square planar complex with one arrangement so, doesn't show optical and geometrical isomerism

therefore statement 1 is correct and statement 2 is incorrect

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