1F_S Functional Groups

What functional group characterizes thiols?

• OH

• SH

• CH

• NH

Thiols are the sulfur analogues of which compound group?

• Aldehydes

• Alcohols

• Ethers

• Esters

What unpleasant characteristic is most associated with thiols?

• Sour taste

• High flammability

• Pungent odor

• Bright color

What is the general structure of sulfides?

• R-SR'

• R-OH

• R=O

• R-NH₂

In nomenclature, thiols use what suffix instead of ol

• thione

• al

• thiol

• sulfur

The group SH in thiols is also known as:

• Hydroxyl

• Sulfhydryl

• Carbonyl

• Alkyl

Which historical discovery involved thiols?

• Penicillin

• Skunk spray composition

• Nylon

• Photosynthesis

Which of the following is a disulfide group?

• O-O

• S-H

• S-S

• C=S

Thiols are used in natural gas as:

• Stabilizers

• Flavor enhancers

• Odorants for leak detection

• Flame retardants

What is the IUPAC naming priority of the SH group?

• Lower than alkyl

• Lower than double bonds

• Higher than alkyl or π bonds

• Equal to hydroxyl