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Question

In Wilkinson?s catalyst, the hybridization of central metal ion and its shape are respectively :

A

$sp^3d$ , trigonal bipyramidal

B

$sp^3$ , tetrahedral

C

$dsp^2$ , square planar

D

$d^2sp^3$ , octahedral

Answer

$dsp^2$ , square planar

Explanation

Solution

The formula of Wilkinson's catalyst is $RhCl \left( PPh _{3}\right)_{3} .$ It has square planar geometry with $d s p^{2}$ hybridisation.