Question

The mild oxidation of thiols gives compounds called what?

Answer 1

disulfides

Thiols  also called mercaptans , which are sulfur analogs of alcohols, have the general formula RSH. Methanethiol  also called methyl mercaptan , has the formula CH3SH. Ethanethiol  ethyl mercaptan  is the most common odorant for liquid propane  LP  gas. The mild oxidation of thiols gives compounds called disulfides.