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12. Alcohols, Ethers, Epoxides and Thiols - Part 4 of 4
12. Alcohols, Ethers, Epoxides and Thiols / Thiol Reactions / Problem 11

The reaction shown below is an example of thiol synthesis. 



The reaction consists of thiourea reacting with an alkyl chloride, followed by hydroxide-ion-promoted hydrolysis. What is the reaction's mechanism?

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