JEE MAIN - Chemistry (2018 - 16th April Morning Slot - No. 20)

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

Explanation

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

Here central atom is Rh.

Oxidation state of Rh here is = + 1

$$ \therefore $$   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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