Potassium Permanganate is used for purifying drinking water, because
A. It is a sterilising agent.
B. It dissolves the impurities of water.
C. It is a reducing agent.
D. It is an oxidising agent.
Answer: Option D
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Potassium permanganate is a point-of-entry treatment method that oxidizes dissolved iron, manganese, and hydrogen sulfide into solid particles that are filtered out of the water. It can also be used to control iron bacteria growth in wells.Related Questions on General Science
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