Aromatic HydrocarbonsHard
Question
A solution of (+) -2-chloro-2-phenylethanane in toluene racemises slowly in the formation of :
Options
A.carbantion
B.carbene
C.free-radical
D.carbocation
Solution
SbCl5 abstracts Cl- from the given chloro derivatiove and thus a carbocation id formed. This carbocation faces attack of Nu- from both sides, so racemises.
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