Triphenylphosphine Is Often Given the Abbreviated Formula PPh₃

question 54

Multiple Choice

Triphenylphosphine is often given the abbreviated formula PPh₃.The correct name for Rh(PPh₃) ₃Cl is ________.

• A)chlorotriphenylphosphinerhodium
• B)chlorotriphenylphosphinerhodium (I)
• C)tris(triphenylphosphine)chlororhodium (I)
• D)chlorotris(triphenylphosphine)rhodium (I)
• E)chlorotris(triphenylphosphine)rhodate (I)

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