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Q. The major product of the following reaction sequence, image is

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Step (i) and (ii) is the hyboration reaction, where diborane adds to an alkane in presence of $H_2 O_2$. This is according to anti-Markownikoff’s rule. Step (iii) is the elimination reaction, where $H_2O$ is eliminated and leads to formation of $2$ alkanes. The major product is according to Satzeff rule.