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2019 · 10 Jan · Shift 1 · Q17
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D and F Block Elements question

2019 · 10 Jan · Shift 1 · Q17

JEE MainChemistryD and F Block ElementsMCQ+4 / −1
Wilkinson catalyst is : (Et = C2H5C_2H_5C2​H5​)
  1. A
    [(Ph3P)3RhCl][(Ph_3P)_3 RhCl][(Ph3​P)3​RhCl]
  2. B
    [(Et3P)3RhCl][(Et_3P)_3RhCl][(Et3​P)3​RhCl]
  3. C
    [(Et3P)3IrCl][(Et_3P)_3IrCl][(Et3​P)3​IrCl]
  4. D
    [(Ph3P)3IrCl][(Ph_3P)_3IrCl][(Ph3​P)3​IrCl]
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Correct answer: A

  1. Recall the identity of Wilkinson catalyst

    Wilkinson catalyst is the well-known homogeneous hydrogenation catalyst: RhCl(PPh3)3\mathrm{RhCl(PPh_3)_3}RhCl(PPh3​)3​ where PPh3\mathrm{PPh_3}PPh3​ is triphenylphosphine.

  2. Match with the given options

    • A: [(Ph3P)3RhCl][(Ph_3P)_3RhCl][(Ph3​P)3​RhCl]
      This is exactly RhCl(PPh3)3\mathrm{RhCl(PPh_3)_3}RhCl(PPh3​)3​.
    • B: [(Et3P)3RhCl][(Et_3P)_3RhCl][(Et3​P)3​RhCl]
      This has triethylphosphine instead of triphenylphosphine, so it is not Wilkinson catalyst.
    • C: [(Et3P)3IrCl][(Et_3P)_3IrCl][(Et3​P)3​IrCl]
      Wrong metal and wrong phosphine ligand.
    • D: [(Ph3P)3IrCl][(Ph_3P)_3IrCl][(Ph3​P)3​IrCl]
      Correct phosphine type but wrong metal; Wilkinson catalyst contains Rh, not Ir.
  3. Conclusion

    Therefore, Wilkinson catalyst is: [(Ph3P)3RhCl][(Ph_3P)_3RhCl][(Ph3​P)3​RhCl]

    So the correct option is A.

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