What is the major product of the following reaction?

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The reaction involves a substitution reaction between iodine and bromide ions in the presence of an oxidizing agent (copper(II) ions). The bromide ion attacks the iodine molecule, leading to the formation of an intermediate in which the iodine has a positive charge. This intermediate then undergoes a rearrangement to form the major product, which is a molecule of iodine. Option B depicts the product of the reaction, which is the major product.

What Is the Major Product of the Following Reaction