Structurally thiols are most closely related to which of the following classes of compounds?
A)alcohols
B)alkenes
C)phenols
D)alkynes

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Thiols have a similar structure to alcohols with the difference being the sulfur atom replacing the oxygen atom. Both of these functional groups have similar reactivity due to the presence of a lone pair of electrons on the oxygen or sulfur atom.

Structurally Thiols Are Most Closely Related to Which of the Following