A solution of (+)-2-chloro-2-phenylethane in toluene racemizes slowly in the presence of a small amount of $S b {C l}_{5}$ due to formation of:

Carbanion

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Carbene

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Free-radical

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Carbocation

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Solution

The correct option is D Carbocation
Hence the correct option is $D$

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