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ChemistryOrganic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and TechniquesJEE Main

Consider the thiolate anion (RS⁻) and the alkoxide anion (RO⁻). Which of the following statements is correct?

Answer: (B)

Solution

Thiols (R–SH) are more acidic than alcohols (R–OH), so the thiolate RS⁻ is the weaker (less basic) conjugate base. However, sulfur's larger

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