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Thiosulphate reacts differently with iodine and bromine in the reactions given below:
2S_{2}O^{2-}_{3}+I_{2}\rightarrow S_{4}O_{6}^{2-} +2I^{-}

S_{2}O^{2-}_{3}+2Br_{2} +5H_{2}O\rightarrow 2SO_{4}^{2-} +2Br^{-}+10H^{+}

Which of the following statements justifies the above dual behaviour of thiosulphate?
(i) Bromine is a stronger oxidant than iodine.
(ii) Bromine is a weaker oxidant than iodine.
(iii) Thiosulphate undergoes oxidation by bromine and reduction by iodine in these reactions.
(iv) Bromine undergoes oxidation and iodine undergoes reduction in these reactions.

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Ans. The answer is the option (i) Bromine is a stronger oxidant than iodine.

Explanation: To be a better oxidant, the standard reduction potential of the particular element should be higher than the other, but, here, the standard reduction potential of bromine is higher than iodine. Hence, bromine is a stronger oxidant than iodin

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