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The major product formed in the following reaction is

ChemistryCarboxylic Acid DerivativesTS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2020 (11 Sep Shift 2)
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In the given reaction, the final product is as follows :


In step (i), we get oxidation product and in step (ii), when the product is treated with $\mathrm{Br}_2$ in presence of $\mathrm{FeBr}_3$ and $\mathrm{H}_3 \mathrm{O}^{+}$, we get meta-substituted substituted bromo-product as shown in the reaction.

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