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22/12/2021 2:04 pm
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Acidified solution of sodium thiosulphate is unstable because in thiosulphate
(a) the sulphur atoms are at unstable oxidation state of +2
(b) the two sulphur atoms are at different oxidation states of +6 and -2
(c) the S-S bond are unstable bonds.
(d) sulphur is in zero oxidation state.
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22/12/2021 2:10 pm
Correct answer: (b) the two sulphur atoms are at different oxidation states of +6 and -2
Explanation:
Na2S2O3 + 2HCl → 2NaCl + SO2 + S + H2O