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Question

What is the primary structural difference between a thioester and a regular ester?

Accepted Answer

Thioesters contain a sulfur atom instead of an oxygen atom in the ester linkage.

Answer

Thioesters have a different alkyl group attached.

Answer

Thioesters contain a nitrogen atom instead of an oxygen atom.

Answer

Thioesters have an additional carbon atom.