Acidic strength of $C H_{3} S H$ is _______ to that of $C H_{3} O H$ .

weaker

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stronger

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similar

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none of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B stronger
The simple answer is acidity is related to $H +$ in water. In Methanol the $H$ is strongly held due to hydrogen bonding. In the thiol, the $H$ is easily deprotonated. This makes it more acidic.

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