Aqueous solution of sodium thiosulphate turns milky white on acidification because of

Precipitation of sodium sulphite

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Precipitation of sodium sulphate

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The formiation of colloidal sulphur

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The formation of sulphurous acid

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The correct option is C
The formiation of colloidal sulphur

$N a_{2} S_{2} O_{3} + 2 H C l \to 2 N a C l + H_{2} O + S O_{2} + S$

$S$ $\to$ colloidal sulphur is milky white in colour.

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Aqueous solution of sodium thiosulphate turns milky white on acidification because of

The correct option is C The formiation of colloidal sulphur Na2S2O3+2HCl→2NaCl+H2O+SO2+S S → colloidal sulphur is milky white in colour.

The correct option is C
The formiation of colloidal sulphur

$N a_{2} S_{2} O_{3} + 2 H C l \to 2 N a C l + H_{2} O + S O_{2} + S$

$S$ $\to$ colloidal sulphur is milky white in colour.