The general formula of a polythionate ion is

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The general formula of a polythionate ion is Sn+2O62−\mathrm{S}_{n+2}\mathrm{O}_6^{2-}. If the average oxidation state of sulfur in a polythionate ion equals the bond order of an S−O\mathrm{S-O} bond, calculate nn.

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