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  1. The chemical name of ‘‘Hypo’’ commonly used in photography is
    1. Sodium thiosulphate
    2. Silver nitrate
    3. Sodium nitrate
    4. Silver iodide
Correct Option: A

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.



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