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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The compound contains the coordination complex of Rhodium with three triphenylphosphine and one chloride ligand. The compound is a cation with a charge of +1, hence the Roman numeral (I) in the name. The correct name for the compound is chlorotris(triphenylphosphine)rhodium (I).

Triphenylphosphine Is Often Given the Abbreviated Formula PPh3

Triphenylphosphine Is Often Given the Abbreviated Formula PPh₃