$A$ solution of $(-)-1-$chloro$-1-$phenylethane in toluene racemises slowly in the presence of a small amount of $SbCl_5$,due to the formation of:

  • A
    carbanion
  • B
    carbene
  • C
    carbocation
  • D
    free radical

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