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Which of the following statements about thiol structure is true?
Which of the following statements about thiol structure is true?
What is the reason behind the longer C-S bond length compared to C-O bond length?
What is the reason behind the longer C-S bond length compared to C-O bond length?
What is the method of producing thiols?
What is the method of producing thiols?
Study Notes
- Thiol structure is R-SH, with an alkyl group joined to a sulfanyl group.
- C-S bond length is longer than C-O bond due to sulfur being a bigger element.
- Thiols have lower boiling points and solubility in water compared to alcohols of the same molecular weight.
- S-H bonds in thiol are weaker than O-H bonds in alcohol.
- Thiols are produced through a similar method as ethers and alcohols.
- Sulphur anions are superior nucleophiles compared to oxygen atoms.
- Thiols are produced when a halogenoalkane is heated in a solution of sodium hydrosulphide.
- Thiols have a minor relationship through hydrogen bonding with water and among themselves.
- Thiols have relatively lower boiling points.
- Thiols have lower solubility in water and other polar solvents.
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Test your knowledge on the unique properties and characteristics of thiols with this informative quiz. Learn about the structure, bond lengths, and solubility of thiols compared to alcohols. Explore the production methods of thiols and the strength of sulfur anions as nucleophiles. Challenge yourself to identify the differences between S-H and O-H bonds and the relationship of thiols with water and polar solvents. Put your chemistry skills to the test and see how much you know about these fascinating molecules