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General Knowledge · Q894

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 894

Q894

The chemical name of 'Hypo' commonly used in photography is

A.
Sodium thiosulphate
Answer
B.
Silver nitrate
C.
Sodium nitrate
D.
Silver iodide

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
An emulsion of sodium thiosulfate is called hypo by photographers. It is used to stop development of exposed film. Thiosulfate converts undeveloped silver bromide grains in the film into water-soluble silver thiosulfate complexes that can be removed when the film is washed.