Which one of the following contains the most acidic proton? A) Thiol B) Alcohol C) Phenol D) Ether
Answer: Thiol
Explanation
The compound with the most acidic proton is Thiol.
Thiols (R-SH):
These are more acidic than alcohols due to the larger size of sulfur compared to oxygen, resulting in a weaker S-H bond and a more stable conjugate base.
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