Cl2 oxidizes thiosulphate ion to sulphate ion whereas I2 oxidizes thosulphate ion to tetra thionate ion. The difference in the product is due to

Cl 2 is strong reducing agent than I 2

Cl 2 is strong oxidizing agent than I 2

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Cl₂ oxidizes thiosulphate ion to sulphate ion whereas I₂ oxidizes thosulphate ion to tetra thionate ion. The difference in the product is due to

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Cl₂ is strong reducing agent than I₂

Cl₂ is strong oxidizing agent than I₂

Cl₂ is gas;I₂ is solid

Both are diatomic

answer is D.

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With Cl₂ : change in oxidation state of S is +2 to +4

With l₂ : change in oxidation state of S is +2 to +2.5

more the change in oxidation number stronger is the oxidizing agent

Cl₂ is stronger oxidizing agent than I₂

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