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The solubility of silver bromide in hypo solution is due to the formation of:

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Ag2SO3
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Ag2S2O3
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[Ag(S2O3)]
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D
[Ag(S2O3)2]3
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Solution

The correct option is D [Ag(S2O3)2]3
Unreacted silver bromide (AgBr) can be dissolved from photographic emulsions using 'hypo' solution (Na2S2O3) (aq.). The reaction can be represented as:
AgBr(s)+3Na2S2O3(aq)Na5Ag(S2O3)3(aq)+NaBr(aq)
Hence, option D is correct.

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