What is the generalized structure for and name of the functional group present in a thiol? A

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What is the generalized structure for and name of the functional group present in a thiol? A thioether?

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Thiol-Thiol compound contains -SH fuctional group which is sulfur analog of hydroxyl  or alcohal group also called it  sulfanyl  group or sulfahydryl group) or mercapto group .

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