Balance the equation by lon-electron method
(vii) `S+ OH^(+) to S^(2-) + S_(2)O_(3)^(2-)` (In basic medium)

Explanation

To balance the redox reaction \( S + OH^- \rightarrow S^{2-} + S_2O_3^{2-} \) in basic medium using the ion-electron method, follow these steps:

### Step 1: Identify Oxidation States
- Determine the oxidation states of sulfur in the reactants and products.
- In \( S \), the oxidation state is \( 0 \).
- In \( S^{2-} \), the oxidation state is \( -2 \).
- In \( S_2O_3^{2-} \):
- Let the oxidation state of sulfur be \( x \).
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