Which of the following oxo-acids of sulphur has more than one oxidation state of sulphur?

H_{2} S_{2} O_{3}

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H_{2} S_{2} O_{4}

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H_{2} S_{2} O_{6}

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H_{2} S_{2} O_{8}

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Solution

The correct option is A $H_{2} S_{2} O_{3}$
Thiosulphuric acid $H_{2} S_{2} O_{3}$ has more than one oxidation state of sulphur.
$S = S$ linkage is present in thiosulphuric acid. One S atom has $- 2$ oxidation state and other S atom has $+ 6$ oxidation state.

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