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The difference in the oxidation numbers of the two types of sulphur atoms in Na2S4O6 is:

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a

2

b

3

c

4

d

5

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

The center Sulphur atoms in Na2S4O6 have an oxidation number of 0, whereas the terminal Sulphur atoms in the compound have an oxidation number of +5.

The two different types of Sulphur atoms have oxidation values is,

 = 5 – 0

= 0

The compound's structure is provided below:

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So, option A is correct.

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The difference in the oxidation numbers of the two types of sulphur atoms in Na2S4O6 is: