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The major product in the given reaction is

ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersJEE MainJEE Main 2022 (28 Jul Shift 2)
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In first step of the reaction H+ will attack on the lone pairs of electrons of the oxygen atom. Which will get dehydrated forming carbocation intermediate. On this carbocation pi bond will attack forming a five membered cyclic ring. In last step Br- will combine with carbocation forming final product according to the following reactions.

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