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  • Apr 22, 2009, 08:37 AM
    Rob Valdes
    Thiols and hydrogen bonding
    Can thiols form hydrogen bonds?
  • Apr 22, 2009, 08:45 AM
    Perito

    Yes, but they're weak compared to most hydrogen bonds since sulfur is not very electronegative.
  • Apr 22, 2009, 08:45 AM
    Unknown008

    What is your thought about it? :rolleyes:
  • Apr 22, 2009, 08:50 AM
    Unknown008

    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
    EVIDENCE FOR HYDROGEN BONDING IN THIOLS - Google Search

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