Which one of the following contains the most acidic proton? A) Thiol B) Alcohol C) Phenol D) Ether
Which one of the following contains the most acidic proton? A) Thiol B) Alcohol C) Phenol D) Ether
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.