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Grade 12th passOrganic Chemistry

A solution of (–)-1-chloro-1-phenylethane in toluene racemises slowly in the presence of a small amount of SbCl5, due to the formation of
(a) free radical
(b) carbanion
(c) carbene
(d) carbocation

Profile image of Harshit Singh
5 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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Profile image of Pawan Prajapati
5 Years ago
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During racemisation, carbocation intermediate is formed.
Hence option (d) is the answer.


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