Q. The hybridization of central metal ion and shape of Wilkinson’s catalyst is
A) $sp^{3}d,\$trigonal bipyramidal
B) $sp^{3},$tetrahedral
C) $dsp^{2},$squre planar
D) $d^{2}sp^{2},\$octahedral
Explanation
(c)
Wilkinson’s catalyst, $\left( Ph_{3}P \right)_{3}RhCl$
$RH^{+} = \lbrack Kr\rbrack\ 4d^{8}s^{0}$
$ie,\ dsp^{2}$ hybridisation
$Rh$ atom in Wilkinson’s catalyst is $dsp^{2}$ hybridised giving a square planar shape to the molecule
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
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