Organic Chemistry Basics Result Question 19

19. A solution of $(-l)$ 1-chloro-1-phenylethane in toluene racemises slowly in the presence of a small amount of $\mathrm{SbCl}_5$, due to the formation of

(a) carbanion

(b) carbene

(c) carbocation

(d) free radical

(2013 Main)

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 19. ( c )

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