In the hydrogenation of alkenes using Wilkinson's catalyst, the active catalyst is RhCl(PPh3)2 (or RhCl(PPh3)2(solvent)). The first step in the catalytic cycle is:Single choice. 1.alkene coordination 2.oxidative addition of H2 3.loss of PPh3 4.loss of Cl–

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In the hydrogenation of alkenes using Wilkinson's catalyst, the active catalyst is RhCl(PPh3)2 (or RhCl(PPh3)2(solvent)). The first step in the catalytic cycle is:Single choice.

1.alkene coordination
2.oxidative addition of H2
3.loss of PPh3
4.loss of Cl–
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