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Solution of (+) -2-chloro -2- phenylethane in toluene racemises slowly in the presence of small amount of SbCl5, due to the formation of
Options:
A .  Carbanion
B .  Carbene
C .  Free-radical
D .  Carbocation
Answer: Option D
:
D
Occurrence of racemization points towards the formation of carbocation as intermediate, which being planar can be attacked from either side

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