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Chemistry Question on Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

A solution of ()1chloro1(-) 1-chloro-1-phenylethane in toluene racemises slowly in the presence of a small amount of SbCl5SbCl_5, due to the formation of

A

carbanion

B

carbene

C

carbocation

D

free radical

Answer

carbocation

Explanation

Solution

(c)