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The product(s) that are formed when the given compound is treated with $Br_2$ in the presence of $FeBr_3$ are:

(Structure Missing)

(Mixture of Isomers)

(Structure Missing)

Reagents and Reaction Type: The reaction uses Bromine ( $Br_2$ ) in the presence of Ferric Bromide ( $FeBr_3$ ). $FeBr_3$ acts as a Lewis acid catalyst to generate the electrophile, the bromonium ion ( $Br^+$ ) [NCERT 12th, Ch 10, Sec 10.5; NCERT 11th, Ch 13, Sec 13.5.5]. This indicates an Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution reaction. $Br_2 + FeBr_3 \rightarrow Br^+ + [FeBr_4]^-$
Substrate Analysis: Although the specific structure of the 'given compound' is missing from the input, the reaction conditions and the probable answer format ('and', implying a mixture) suggest the substrate is a mono-substituted benzene ring containing an ortho-para directing group (e.g., $-CH_3$ , $-OCH_3$ , $-Cl$ , etc.).
Directive Influence: Ortho-para directing groups increase electron density at the ortho (2, 6) and para (4) positions via resonance or inductive effects. Consequently, the electrophile ( $Br^+$ ) attacks these positions, resulting in a mixture of o-bromo and p-bromo derivatives [NCERT 12th, Ch 10, Sec 10.5; NCERT 11th, Ch 13, Sec 13.5.6].
Conclusion: The products formed would be a mixture of the ortho and para isomers of the brominated compound. (e.g., if the reactant was Toluene, the products would be o-Bromotoluene and p-Bromotoluene).

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