Identify the major product X in the following reaction:

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The given reagent, OsO ₄ , is used for the syn-dihydroxylation of alkenes. It acts as an electrophilic reagent and preferentially attacks more electron-rich double bonds. The reactant molecule contains two double bonds: 1. An unsubstituted double bond. 2. A double bond substituted with two ester ( - COOCH ₃ ) groups. The ester groups are strongly electron-withdrawing due to their -M and -I effects. This significantly reduces the electron density of the double bond they are attached to, making it less reactive towar