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The dithionate anion, S₂O₆²⁻, is a sulfur oxoanion derived from dithionic acid, H₂S₂O₆. Its chemical formula is sometimes written in a semistructural format, as [O₃SSO₃]²⁻.
The sulfur atoms of the dithionate ion are in the +5 oxidation state due to the presence of the S-S bond. Generally dithionates form stable compounds that are not readily oxidised or reduced. Strong oxidants oxidise them to sulfates and strong reducing agents reduce them to sulfites and dithionites. Aqueous solutions of dithionates are quite stable and can be boiled without decomposition .
The γ irradiation of crystalline dithionates produces SO₃⁻ radical ions. The unpaired electron in the SO₃⁻ radical can be detected with electron paramagnetic resonance and barium dithionate has been proposed as the basis for a radiation dosimeter The dithionate ion can act as a bidentate ligand .
The structure of the dithionate ion in the solid state is staggered in Na₂S₂O₆.2H₂O whereas in the anyhydrous potassium salt it's nearly eclipsed.

Compounds

Compounds containing the dithionate ion include:

sodium dithionate, Na₂S₂O₆
potassium dithionate, K₂S₂O₆
barium dithionate, BaS₂O₆

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