Concept explainers
a.
Interpretation:
Thiols can be prepared from the reaction of thiourea with an
Concept introduction:
Organosulfur compound that contains a carbon –bonded sulfhydry group are called thiols. It has strong odour. The –SH froup is called a mercapto group. Named by adding the suffix –thiol to the
For example, the structure of 2-methyl propane 2-thiol.
b.
Interpretation:
Thiols can be prepared from the reaction of thiourea with an alkyl halide , followed by hydroxide –io-promoted hydrolysis. What will be formed if the alkyl halide employed is pentyl bromide.
Concept introduction:
Organosulfur compound that contains a carbon –bonded sulfhydry group are called thiols. It has strong odour. The –SH froup is called a mercapto group. Named by adding the suffix –thiol to the alkane name. They are commonly prepared by an
For example, the structure of 2-methyl propane 2-thiol.
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