Solution of (+) -2-chloro -2- phenylethane in toluene racemises slowly in the presence of small amount of SbCl₅, due to the formation of

Carbanion

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Carbene

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Carbocation

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Solution

The correct option is D
Carbocation

Occurrence of racemization points towards the formation of carbocation as intermediate, which being planar can be attacked from either side

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