Thiols Flashcards

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What is a thiol?

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An organic compound that contains the sulfhydral functional group (-SH)

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Typical characteristics of thiols?

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  • Strong odours
  • Smell like garlic, the spray of a skunk and sewage
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Naming thiols

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Add the suffix -thiol

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