Predict the major product of the following reaction.

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The reaction is a substitution reaction where hydride ion (H-) is substituted for the leaving group (Br). The reaction follows the anti-Markovnikov rule where the hydrogen atom is added to the carbon atom with more number of hydrogen atoms. In this case, the carbon atom attached to the two methyl groups has more number of hydrogen atoms. Thus, hydride ion undergoes substitution with the bromine atom attached to this carbon atom, leading to the formation of the major product II.

Predict the Major Product of the Following Reaction