In polythionic acid,$H_{2}S_{x}O_{6}$ ($x=3$ to $5$),the oxidation state$(s)$ of sulfur is/are:

  • A
    $+5$ only
  • B
    $+6$ only
  • C
    $+3$ and $+5$ only
  • D
    $0$ and $+5$ only

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