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trithionate(2-)

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Also known as [O3SSSO3](2-), [S3O6](2-), trithionate dianion

Trithionate is an oxyanion of sulfur with the chemical formula . It is the conjugate base of trithionic acid. Dilute sodium hydroxide hydrolyzes tetrasulfur tetranitride| as follows, yielding sodium thiosulfate and sodium trithionate:

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Mass
191.88679787982002
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chemical formula
O₆S₃²⁻
canonical SMILES
[O-]S(=O)(=O)SS(=O)(=O)[O-]
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Trithionate is an oxyanion of sulfur with the chemical formula . It is the conjugate base of trithionic acid. Dilute sodium hydroxide hydrolyzes tetrasulfur tetranitride| as follows, yielding sodium thiosulfate and sodium trithionate: 2 + 6 NaOH + 9 → + 2 + 8

Certain sulfate-reducing bacteria have been known to use the compound in respiration.

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