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Na2S2O3 is used in photography for fixing the negative. It removes AgBr by :

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formation of the complex (Na3[Ag(S2O3)2]).
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oxidation of Br to Br2.
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reduction of Ag+ to Ag.
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formation of double salt.
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Solution

The correct option is C formation of the complex (Na3[Ag(S2O3)2]).
Na2S2O3 is used in photography for fixing the negative. It removes AgBr by the complex formation.
The reaction of the process is as follows:
AgBr+2Na2S2O3Na3[Ag(S2O3)2]+NaBr

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