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A solution of (+)-2-chloro-2-phenylethan...

A solution of (+)-2-chloro-2-phenylethane in toluene racemises slowly in the presence of small amounts of `SbCl_5`, due to the formation of:

A

Carbanion

B

Carbene

C

Free radical

D

Carbocation

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