Which property of ${N a}_{2} S_{2} O_{3}$ makes it useful in photography?

Photochemical property

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Complex formation property

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Oxidising agent

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Reducing agent

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Solution

The correct option is B Complex formation property
Sodium thiosulphate $({N a}_{2} S_{2} O_{3})$ is useful in photography due to its complex fromation property. It is used in photography as a fixer since, it dissolves unexposed silver bromide.

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