Which of the following chemicals is called Hypo?

Sodium chloride

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Sodium thiosulphate

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Potassium sulphate

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Potassium nitrate

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Solution

The correct option is D Sodium thiosulphate
Sodium thiosulphate is a chemical which is readily soluble in water and is a mild reducing agent. Because of its tendency to dissolve silver salts, it is majorly used in photography for developing the film.
It is also used in chrome-tanning leather and in chemical manufacturing. It is also called sodium hyposulfite or hypo.

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