A solution of \((-)-1-\) chloro-1-phenylethane in toluene racemises slowly in the presence of a small amount…

A solution of \((-)-1-\) chloro-1-phenylethane in toluene racemises slowly in the presence of a small amount of \(\mathrm{SbCl}_{5}\) due to the formation of
  1. Carbanion
  2. Carbene
  3. Carbocation
  4. Free radical

Solution

The reaction proceeds as follows.


There is a formation of intermediate carbocation. *

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