Yes, it will probably work. Suggestion: use it in the same manner that Pyridine-HCl in the microwave is used.
https://www.thevespiary.org/rhodium/Rhodium/chemistry/methylenation.html (https://www.thevespiary.org/rhodium/Rhodium/chemistry/methylenation.html)
It's the fourth method down.
Also notice the use of nitrobenzene with catalyst.