Hypo is used in photography because of its

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Conversion of silver bromide to silver

Complex forming nature with AgBr as a solution complex

Reducing behavior

Conversion of silver to silver salt

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Sodium thiosulfate (hypo) is used as a fixer in photography because it is a strong complexing agent.. While forming the permanent image, the negative photo is treated with sodium thiosulphate. The negative plate or film obtained when washed with AgBr. This is treated with sodium thiosulfate solution so that AgBr is removed as a soluble complex compound.

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