Thiols have structures similar to alcohols except that they contain ________.
A)three alcohol groups
B)more than one carbon
C)sulfur in place of oxygen in the functional group
D)lithium in place of oxygen in the functional group
E)nitrogen in place of oxygen in the functional group

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Thiols have a functional group containing a sulfur atom (-SH) instead of an oxygen atom (-OH) found in alcohols. The rest of the structure of thiol is similar to that of alcohol. Therefore, option C is the correct choice.

Thiols Have Structures Similar to Alcohols Except That They Contain