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What's the valency of sulphur for Na2SO3​

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What are the two oxidation states of sulphur in sodium thiosulphate ? In thiosulphate, two sulphurs have oxidation state of -2 and +6. (as per suggestions). Sulphur bonded to three oxygen is considered to have +6 (Sulphur A) and other sulphur has -2 (Sulphur B).

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