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Synthesis of bromopropane from propanol (Reese Zhu)

The hydroxyl group attacks the proton on HBr and leaves as water, followed by bromide ion attacking the carbo cation.

Synthesis of chlorobutane from butanol (Derrick Okine)

The hydroxyl group attacks the proton on HCl and leaves as water, followed by chloride ion attacking the carbo cation.