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Question

The hybridization of central metal ion and shape of Wilkinson's catalyst is –

A

$dsp^{2}$ , square planar

B

$sp^{3}$ , tetrahedral

C

$sp^{3}d$ , trigonal bipyramidal

D

$d^{2}sp^{3}$ , octahedral

Answer

$dsp^{2}$ , square planar

Explanation

Solution

In Wilkinson's catalyst-(a homogeneous catalyst), $(Ph_{3}P)_{3}$ RhCl, Rh is $dsp^{2}$ hybridized giving a square planar shape to the compound.