Chemistry · Importance of coordination compounds (in qualitative analysis, extraction of metals and in biological systems)

Wilkinson's catalyst _{3} C l\right] \) is used for:

Wilkinson's catalyst \( \left[R h\left(P h_{3} P\right)_{3} C l\right] \) is used for:

  • A. hydrogenation of oils
  • B. hydrogenation of alkynes
  • C. hydrogenation of alkenes
  • D. polymerisation of alkenes

Step-by-step solution

Wilkinson's catalyst is a homogeneous catalyst that efficiently hydrogenates alkenes to alkanes under mild conditions. It is not typically used for oil hydrogenation, alkyne hydrogenation (which can lead to over-reduction), or alkene polymerization.
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