What conditions must be used to carry out the following reaction? 2CH₃CH₂CH₂-OH $\rarr$ CH₃CH₂-O-CH₂CH₃ + H₂O A) H₂SO₄,180 $\circ$ C B) H₂SO₄,140 $\circ$ C C) HCl D) NaOH

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The reaction is a nucleophilic substitution of the -OH group on the substrate with the thiol group on the reagent. The reaction requires a high temperature of 180°C or a moderate temperature of 140°C in the presence of a solvent, which in this case is sulfur dioxide (SO2). Therefore, the best choice is option B, which provides the required solvent and temperature for the reaction. Options C and D are not suitable for this type of reaction, and option A does not provide the appropriate temperature.

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