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A solution of (+)-2-chloro-2-phenyl etha...

A solution of `(+)`-2-chloro-2-phenyl ethane in toluene racemises slowly in the presence of small amount of `SbCl_(5)`, due to the formation of:

A

carbanion

B

carbene

C

free radical

D

carbocation

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`SbCl_(5)` reacts with (+)-2 chloro-2-phenylmethane to form a carbocation intermediate which being planar is attacked by `SbCl_(5)^(-)` ion from either side with equal case.
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