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Precious metals form stable bonds with carbon, leading to critical catalysts like the Grubbs' catalyst (Ruthenium) for olefin metathesis or Wilkinson’s catalyst (Rhodium) for hydrogenation. 4. Oxidation States and Geometry

Metals like Palladium (Pd) and Platinum (Pt) have a high affinity for hydrogen and unsaturated hydrocarbons. Pd can absorb up to 900 times its own volume of hydrogen gas, making it essential for hydrogenation reactions. Chemistry of Precious Metals

ions act as complexing agents to stabilize the metal in solution as 3. Coordination Chemistry and Catalysis Precious metals form stable bonds with carbon, leading