The average O.N. of S in S2O32- is +2 while in S4O62- it is + 2.5. The O.N. of S in SO42- is +6. Since Br2 is a stronger oxidising agent than I2, it oxidises S of S2O32- to a higher oxidation state of +6 and hence forms SO42- ion. I2, however, being weaker oxidising agent oxidises S of S2O32- ion to a lower oxidation of +2.5 in S4O62- ion. It is because of this reason that thiosulphate reacts differently with Br2 and I2.
<p>The average O.N. of S in S<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub><sup>2-</sup> is +2 while in S<sub>4</sub>O<sub>6</sub><sup>2-</sup> it is + 2.5. The O.N. of S in SO<sub>4</sub><sup>2-</sup> is +6. Since Br<sub>2</sub> is a stronger oxidising agent than I<sub>2</sub>, it oxidises S of S<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub><sup>2-</sup> to a higher oxidation state of +6 and hence forms SO<sub>4</sub><sup>2-</sup> ion. I<sub>2</sub>, however, being weaker oxidising agent oxidises S of S<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub><sup>2-</sup> ion to a lower oxidation of +2.5 in S<sub>4</sub>O<sub>6</sub><sup>2-</sup> ion. It is because of this reason that thiosulphate reacts differently with Br<sub>2</sub> and I<sub>2</sub>.</p>
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