Question

Hydrogenation of alkene using wilkinson's catalyst

Answer 1

Explanation:

Mechanism of Catalysis for the Hydrogenation of Alkenes

Initially, a 14-electron or 12-electron complex is formed from the dissociation of 1 or 2 triphenylphosphine ligands. Now, the oxidative addition of molecular hydrogen (H2) to the metal core of Wilkinson's catalyst (rhodium) occurs.