Thiols can be prepared from the reaction of thiourea with an alkyl halide, followed by hydroxide-ion-promoted hydrolysis.

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Thiols can be prepared from the reaction of thiourea with an alkyl halide, followed by hydroxide-ion-promoted hydrolysis.
Thiols can be prepared from the reaction of thiourea with

a. Propose a mechanism for the reaction.
b. What thiol would be formed if the alkyl halide employed were pentyl bromide?

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0131407480

4th edition

Authors: Paula Yurkanis Bruice

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