In neutral or faintly alkaline medium,$KMnO_4$ being a powerful oxidant can oxidize thiosulphate almost quantitatively to sulphate. In this reaction,the overall change in the oxidation state of manganese will be:

  • A
    $5$
  • B
    $1$
  • C
    $0$
  • D
    $3$

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