Define hydroxide ion is a poor leaving group

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Question- Please why is the following reaction not a good method to make ethyl propyl ether? Please explain your reasoning.

CH3-CH2-OH + CH3CH2CH2OH with H2SO4 and heat

A) The reaction gives a mixture of at least three different ethers.

B) Acid catalyzed reactions work best with tertiary alcohols.

C) Hydroxide ion is a poor leaving group.

D) Both reactants are primary alcohols.

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