####31. A solution of (+)-2-chloro-2-phenylethane in toluene racemises slowly in the presence of small amount of $SbCl _5$, due to the formation of
(1999)
(a) carbanion
(b) carbene
(c) free-radical
(d) carbocation
Correct Answer: 31. (d)
Solution:
31.
he planar carbocation (I), when return back, forms racemic mixture of the starting compounds.
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