Question:

Which of the following is Vaska?s compound ?

Updated On: Jun 14, 2022
  • $ [Ni(PPh_3)_2Cl_2] $
  • $ [Rh(CO)_2Cl]_2 $
  • $trans- IrCl(CO)(PPh_3)_2 $
  • $ IrCl(CO)_2(PPh_3)_2 $
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

trans-chlorocarbonyl bis (triphenylphosphine) iridium $(I)$ ie, trans-$IrCl (CO) (pph_{3})_{2}$ is called Vaska?s compound
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