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QJEEM18Ch572d: JEE Main 2018 Chemistry - Class 12 JEEM18Ch572d Solution: In Wilkinson's catalyst, the hybridization of central metal ion …

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

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  • A sp3d, trigonal bipyramidal
  • B sp3, tetrahedral
  • C dsp2, square planar
  • D d2sp3, octahedral

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Wilkinson's catalyst is [RhCl(PPh3)3]

Here central atom is Rh.

Oxidation state of Rh here is = + 1

∴   Electronic configuration of Rh+ = [Kr]4d8

JEE Main 2018 (Online) 16th April Morning Slot Chemistry - Coordination Compounds Question 249 English Explanation 1
And the complex is square planar

JEE Main 2018 (Online) 16th April Morning Slot Chemistry - Coordination Compounds Question 249 English Explanation 2

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