JEE MainChemistryD and F Block ElementsMCQ+4 / −1
Wilkinson catalyst is : (Et = )
- A
- B
- C
- D
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Correct answer: A
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Recall the identity of Wilkinson catalyst
Wilkinson catalyst is the well-known homogeneous hydrogenation catalyst: where is triphenylphosphine.
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Match with the given options
- A:
This is exactly . - B:
This has triethylphosphine instead of triphenylphosphine, so it is not Wilkinson catalyst. - C:
Wrong metal and wrong phosphine ligand. - D:
Correct phosphine type but wrong metal; Wilkinson catalyst contains Rh, not Ir.
- A:
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Conclusion
Therefore, Wilkinson catalyst is:
So the correct option is A.
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