Which of the following explains the fact that there is extensive hydrogen bonding in alcohols but little if any in thiols?
A) Thiols are much more acidic than alcohols.
B) Sulfur is less electronegative than oxygen.
C) both a and b
D) neither a nor b

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The electronegativity difference between oxygen and hydrogen creates a strong dipole moment in alcohols, allowing for extensive hydrogen bonding. However, sulfur is less electronegative than oxygen, resulting in a weaker dipole moment in thiols and little to no hydrogen bonding. Choice A is incorrect because acidity does not affect the ability to engage in hydrogen bonding.

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