Which is stronger as a nucleophile: $"CH"_3"S"^-$ or $"HS"^-$ ?

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Answer 1 · 2016-01-28T13:24:25

$"CH"_3"S"^-$ is a better nucleophile.

The electron density at the sulfur is higher due to inductive effects of the methyl group.

Which is stronger as a nucleophile: "CH"_3"S"^-"CH"_3"S"^- or "HS"^-"HS"^-?