Rob Valdes
Apr 22, 2009, 08:37 AM
Can thiols form hydrogen bonds?
Perito
Apr 22, 2009, 08:45 AM
Yes, but they're weak compared to most hydrogen bonds since sulfur is not very electronegative.
Unknown008
Apr 22, 2009, 08:45 AM
What is your thought about it? :rolleyes:
Unknown008
Apr 22, 2009, 08:50 AM
Oops, posted the same time. Ok, Perito already gave you the answer. Thiols have hydrogen bonding, yes, that's for sure!
See:
Thiol - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thiol)
EVIDENCE FOR HYDROGEN BONDING IN THIOLS - Google Search (http://www.google.mu/search?hl=en&q=EVIDENCE+FOR+HYDROGEN+BONDING+IN+THIOLS+FROM+N.M .R.+MEASUREMENTS+...&btnG=Search&meta=)