(+)-1-chloro-1-phenylethane is toluene racemises slowly in the presence of small amount of `SbCl_(5)` due to the formation of:

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(+)-1-chloro-1-phenylethane is toluene racemises slowly in the presence of small amount of `SbCl_(5)` due to the formation of:

(+)-1-chloro-1-phenylethane is toluene racemises slowly in the presence of small amount of `SbCl_(5)` due to the formation of:
A. carbocation
B. carbene
C. free radical
D. carbonion

Monjur Alahi

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2025-01-04 04:42

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Salim Ahmed Kawsar · Accepted Answer · 2023-02-05T15:29:48+06:00

Correct Answer - A
A carbocation intermediate is formed in the presence of `SbCl_(5)`. As the carbocation is planar, it can be attacked by `SbCl_(6)^(-)` to give two enantiomers of 1-chlorophenylethane. The enentiomers lead to racemisation and give a racemic mixture.
`CH_(3)-underset(H)underset(|)overset(Cl)overset(|)(C)-C_(6)H_(5)overset(-Cl^(-))toCH_(3)-underset(("Intermediate"))overset(o+)(C)H-C_(6)H_(5)`