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Why are thiols more nucleophilic than alcohols?
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Why are thiols more nucleophilic than alcohols?

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Sulfur is a bigger atom than oxygen and has a lower electgronegativity value. Therefore, the lone pair availability in thiol is higher than alcohol

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Thiols contain stronger acids than alcohols

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