Question

The colour of Wilkinsons catalyst has​

Answer 1

Answer:

Wilkinson's catalyst is a coordination complex of rhodium with the formula of RhCl(PPh3)3. Its common name is chloridotris (triphenyl phosphane) rhodium (I). It is a homogeneous catalyst, red brown coloured solid that is soluble in hydrocarbon solvents. It is used as a catalyst for hydrogenation of alkenes and alkynes.

Answer 2

Question:

What is the colour of Wilkinsons catalyst?

Concept:

Wilkinsons catalyst - It is a organometalic compund. Wilkinsons catalyst is a coordination complex of rhodium [RhCl(PPh3)3]. It is widely used for  widely used for the hydrogenation reaction of unsaturated hydrocarbons and it is soluble in hydrocarbons. Wilkinson’s catalyst is named after the English chemist Sir Geoffrey Wilkinson.

Answer:

Colour of wilkinsons catalyst is reddish brown.

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