Solve this: Q Wilkinson's catalyst react with H2 to form an octahedral complex in which Rh (Z = - Chemistry - Coordination Compounds

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Q Wilkinson's catalyst react with H2 to form an
octahedral complex in which Rh (Z = 45) has the following
electronic configuration in the ligand field t 2 g 2 , 2 , 2  
,   e g 0 0 Then which of the following is correct about this
new complex

(1) It is paramagnetic

(2) Its IUPAC name is chlorodihydriodotris ( triphenylphosphine )
rhodium (III)

(3) Hybridisation of Rh (I) is d2sp3

(4) None of these

Shyama Charan Mandal · Accepted Answer

Dear Student,
If we see the configuration of produced complex, there is no
unpaired electron , hence it would not be paramagnetic in nature
But yes its IUPAC name is chlorodihydriodotris ( triphenylphosphine
) rhodium (III), shown below:-

Hence option 2 is correct

Regards,