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Q. The molecular formula of Wilkinson catalyst, used in hydrogenation of alkenes is

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The molecular formula of Wilkinson's catalyst is $\left( Ph _{3} P \right)_{3} RhCl$ that is used in hydrogenation of alkenes. Its IUPAC name is chlorotris (triphenyl phosphine) modium (I). This compound is square planar in nature.