Q.

Wilkinson's catalyst react with H2 to form an octahedral complex in which Rh (Z = 45) has the following electronic configuration in the ligand field t2g2,2,2,eg0,0

Then which of the following is correct about this new complex?

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a

Its IUPAC name is

                chloridotris(triphenylphosphine)rhodium(

b

Hybridization of Rh(I) is sp3d2 

c

It is a paramagnetic complex

d

It is diamagnetic

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Since there is no unpaired electron in chlorodihydriodotris (triphenylphosphine) rhodium (III) it is  paramagnetic in nature.

Hence correct option is A

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Wilkinson's catalyst react with H2 to form an octahedral complex in which Rh (Z = 45) has the following electronic configuration in the ligand field t2g2,2,2,eg0,0Then which of the following is correct about this new complex?