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

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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 :

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Correct answer: (A) Carbocation. (-) - 1 - chloro-1-phenylethane is: . With SbCl5 carbocation is formed. As the carbocation is planar, Cl^(⊖) can again attack from both sides giving racemic mixture. (d, l mixture formed)

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 :

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