Which is a better leaving group, OH or SH?

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Skalb answered Jul 10, 2021

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Answer:

SH is a better leaving group

reason:

Alcohols have hydroxyl groups (OH) which are not good leaving groups

Osdf answered Jul 15, 2021

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