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Q. Carbocation as an intermediate is likely to be formed in the reaction :

KCETKCET 2014Organic Chemistry – Some Basic Principles and Techniques

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This reaction is a result of molecular rearrangement involving 1,2 -hydride or methyl shift. This rearrangement occurs via carbocations, which are generated by the acidic catalyst.