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Answer
+6, +2 and +4 respectively.
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Explanation
In H2SO4, 2 + x − 8 = 0 gives x = +6. In Na2S2O3, 2 + 2x − 6 = 0 gives x = +2 as the average. In SO2, x − 4 = 0 gives x = +4.
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