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What is wilkinson catalyst

Answer 1

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Explanation: Wilkinson's catalyst, is the common name for chloridotris(triphenylphosphane)rhodium(I), a coordination complex of rhodium with the formula [RhCl(PPh3)3] (Ph = phenyl). It is a red-brown colored solid that is soluble in hydrocarbon solvents such as benzene, and more so in tetrahydrofuran or chlorinated solvents such as dichloromethane. The compound is widely used as a catalyst for hydrogenation of alkenes. It is named after chemist and Nobel Laureate, Sir Geoffrey Wilkinson, who first popularized its use.

Answer 2

Wilkinson's catalyst, is the common name for chloridotrisrhodium(I), a coordination complex of rhodium with the formula [RhCl(PPh₃)₃]. It is a red-brown colored solid that is soluble in hydrocarbon solvents such as benzene, and more so in tetrahydrofuran or chlorinated solvents such as dichloromethane.