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Why does the same reductant, thiosulphate, react differently with iodine and bromine?

Options

  1. AIodine is a stronger oxidizing agent than bromine.
  2. BBromine is a stronger oxidizing agent than iodine.
  3. CThe reactivity of thiosulphate depends on the concentration of the reacting species.
  4. DThe reactivity of thiosulphate depends on the temperature of the reaction.

Correct answer

B. Bromine is a stronger oxidizing agent than iodine.

Step-by-step solution

Correct Option is : (B) Bromine is a stronger oxidizing agent than iodine.

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