The refluxing of $\mathrm{RhCl_3.3H_2O}$ with an excess of $\mathrm{PPh_3}$, in ethanol gives a complex A. Complex A and the valence electron count on rhodium are, respectively.
(a)$\mathrm{[RhCl(PPh_3)_3]}$, 16
(b)$\mathrm{[RhCl(PPh_3)_5]}$, 16
(c)$\mathrm{[RhCl(PPh_3)_3]}$, 18
(d)$\mathrm{[RhCK(PPh_3)_5]}$, 18
Answer
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