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The complex compound, Ph3P3RhCl is considered as example of

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a

Wilkinsons catalyst

b

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c

Biocatalyst

d

Ziegler natta catalyst

answer is B.

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The complex compound, Ph3P3RhCl is considered as example of Wilkinson's Catalyst. RhPh3P3Clis employed to hydrogenate alkenes. Rhodium can reduce alkenes with precision by forming a 6-coordinate complex. The Wilkinson's catalyst selectively reduces the least-hindered double bond while being unable to reduce double bonds or carbon-oxygen double bonds.

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Therefore, (B) Wilkinsons catalyst is the right response.

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The complex compound, Ph3P3RhCl is considered as example of