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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The correct Answer is:

D

`SbCl_5` will pull `Cl^(-)` to form `SbCl_6^(-)` and carbocation `C_6H_5 - undersetHunderset|overset(o+)C-CH_3`.

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