Wilkinson’s catalyst, ${\left( {{\rm{P}}{{\rm{h}}_3}{\rm{P}}} \right)_3}{\rm{RhCl}}$ is used for

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Wilkinson’s catalyst,

{\left( {\mathrm{P}{\mathrm{h}_3}\mathrm{P}} \right)_3}\mathrm{RhCl}

is used for

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Correct option: C

Hydrogenation of alkenes

Option C (Hydrogenation of alkenes) is correct because Wilkinson's catalyst is primarily used for the hydrogenation of alkenes.

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