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Methanethiol, also known as methyl mercaptan, is a gas at room temperature due to its low molecular weight and relatively weak intermolecular forces. Its molecular structure, which consists of a small carbon chain and a thiol (-SH) group, results in low boiling and melting points, allowing it to exist as a gas under standard atmospheric conditions. Additionally, the presence of polar covalent bonds in methanethiol contributes to its volatility.

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