Identify the product(s)of the following reaction.

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The reaction involves the addition of HBr to an alkene. This is a typical electrophilic addition reaction in which H+ and Br- add to the pi bond. The reaction forms a carbocation intermediate which is further stabilized by resonance. The major product of the reaction is the most stable carbocation intermediate which is III. The other products (I, II, IV, and V) are either less stable or cannot be formed due to steric hindrance.

Identify the Product(s)of the Following Reaction