Wilkinson's Catalyst Accomplishes Which of the Listed Molecular Syntheses

question 34

Multiple Choice

Wilkinson's catalyst accomplishes which of the listed molecular syntheses?

• A) syn addition of H₂ to an alkene
• B) anti addition of H₂ to an alkene
• C) syn dihydroxylation of an alkene
• D) anti dihydroxylation of an alkene
• E) oxidative cleavage of an alkene

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