Thiols are alcohol analogs in which the oxygen has been replaced by sulfur
(e.g., CH3SH). Given the fact that the S–H bond is less polar than the O–H bond,
which of the following statements comparing thiols and alcohols is correct?
(a) Hydrogen bonding forces are weaker in thiols.
(b) Hydrogen bonding forces are stronger in thiols.
(c) Hydrogen bonding forces would be the same.
(d) No comparison can be made without additional information
(e.g., CH3SH). Given the fact that the S–H bond is less polar than the O–H bond,
which of the following statements comparing thiols and alcohols is correct?
(a) Hydrogen bonding forces are weaker in thiols.
(b) Hydrogen bonding forces are stronger in thiols.
(c) Hydrogen bonding forces would be the same.
(d) No comparison can be made without additional information