“…1 show that the "P,RhClW polymers B(n,m) are generally considerably more active than their "P4Rh,C1," analogues C(n,m). In homogeneous solution the catalytic activity of [(C,H,),P],RhCl appears to be The dimer itself is described as a good hydrogenation catalyst (19) but with little substantiation. We have shown that model complexes for the silicone polymers B, C, and D, L3RhCl and L4Rh,Cl, (20) (L = [(CH3)3SiO],Si(CH3)CH2CHzP(C6H5)2) are both active catalysts for styrene hydrogenation with the dimer being less active.…”