A solution of (-) - 1 - chloro - 1 - phenylethane in toluene racemises slowly in the presence of a small amount of $S b C l_{5}$ , due to the formation of :

carbene

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carbocation

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free radical

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carbanion

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The correct option is B
carbocation

Planar structure

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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 :

The correct option is B carbocation Planar structure

A solution of (-) - 1 - chloro - 1 - phenylethane in toluene racemises slowly in the presence of a small amount of $S b C l_{5}$ , due to the formation of :

The correct option is B
carbocation

Planar structure