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Silver(I) is complexed by two thiosulfate ions to give the linear dithiosulfatesilver(II) ion.

The thiosulfate ion complexes with the silver cation via S– and not via O–.
Ag+
  +  
2
         
[Ag(S2O3)2]3–
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Interaction, Reaction, Process defined as:
British A-Level Chemistry: A2
Complexation or Coupling
Type 23 Lewis Acid/Base Complexation Chemistry

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