ATTEMPT: There are two possibilities for this reaction.The $\ce{H+}$ either adds to the $\ce{OH}$ group or the exo double bond. In the first case as $\ce{H2O}$ leaves giving us a stable allylic carbocation.The intermediate thus formed can couple with the other molecule to yield a product.But ...

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This post was edited to add in a comment to the post. Clearly, the user has a high enough reputation that he/she should understand that this is unacceptable behavior, but did it anyway. (shudder) What should be done? rollback the changes? manually rollback the changes, informing the editor t...