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

In Wilkinson's catalyst, the hybridization of central metal ion and its shape are respectively:
  1. sp3d, trigonal bipyramidal
  2. d2sp3, octahedral
  3. dsp2, square planar
  4. sp3, tetrahedral

Solution

Wilkinson catalyst

[RhClPPh33]

Metal with 4d8 and 5d8 Configuration always forms  square planar complexes on account of higher CFSE irrespective of weak field or strong field. The magnetic property is diamagnetic.


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