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consider the above reaction, and choose the correct statement :
Option: 1 The reaction is not possible in acidic medium
 
Option: 2 Both compounds A and B are formed equally
 
Option: 3 Compound A will be the major product
Option: 4 Compound B will be the major product

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Acidic dehydration of the given substrate occurs as

The trans compound is obtained as a major product due to more stability over the Cis product.

Hence, the correct answer is option (3).

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