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A solution of (+)2-chloro-2-phenylethane in toluene racemises slowly in the presence of small amount of `SbCI_(5)` due to the formation of-

A

carbanion

B

carbene

C

free-radical

D

carbocation

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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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