Alcohols

have an -OH group. Also known as hydroxy or hydroxyl.

These are all examples of different alcohols -->

Thiol

Thiols have a similar bond to alcohol because O and S are in the same group on the PTable

A thiol is -SH

Ether

Ethers have an -O- bonded to two carbon groups. These ethers are all symmetrical. However, there can be different groups on either side

R-O-R'

R' is different than R

Classifying

• Alcohols and Thiols are classified the same way

• Count the number of Carbons attached to the Carbon connected to the -SH or -OH