Reactions of Thiols and sulfides

Question 1

Preparation of thiols

Answer 1

1. The mechanism is SN2

2. The reaction works best for CH3X and primary RX

Question 2

Oxidation and Reduction involving thiols

Answer 2

1. Oxidation of thiols to disulfides

2. Reduction of disulfides to thiols

Question 3

Preparation of sulfides

Answer 3

1. The mechanism is SN2

2. The reaction works best for CH3X and primary RX

Question 4

Reactions of sulfides to form sulfonium ions

Answer 4

1. The mechanism is SN2

2. The reaction works best for CH3X and primary RX