Which one is more acidic? Ethane thiol, Ethanol, Both A and B, None of these
Which one is more acidic? Ethane thiol, Ethanol, Both A and B, None of these
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Explanation
Ethane thiol (R–SH) is more acidic than ethanol (R–OH) because the S–H bond is weaker and easier to ionize than the O–H bond.
Sulfur is larger and less electronegative, stabilizing the thiolate ion better than oxygen stabilizes the alkoxide.