In balancing the half-reaction $S_2O_3^{2-} \to S_{(s)}$,the number of electrons that must be added is:

  • A
    $4$ on the left
  • B
    $3$ on the right
  • C
    $2$ on the left
  • D
    $2$ on the right

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