A solution of ( – ) – 1 – chloro–1– phenylethane in toluene racemises slowly in the presence of a small amount of SbCl5, due to the formation of :

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A solution of ( – ) – 1 – chloro–1– phenylethane in toluene racemises slowly in the presence of a small amount of SbCl₅, due to the formation of :

carbanion

carbene

carbocation

free radical

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Consider the reaction

CH₃CH₂CH₂Br + NaCN → CH₃CH₂CH₂CN + NaBr

This reaction will be the fastest in

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