In the reaction given below what will be the major product at the end :

In the reaction given below what will be the major product at the end :

Solution

The first step is anti addition of Br2 across the double bond.



In the second step, EtO- (nu- ) gets added by SN1 mechanism. And Br- from the dashed position acts as the leaving group leads to the formation of a stable benzylic carbocation.

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