Potassium Permanganate is used for purifying drinking water
Question
Potassium Permanganate is used for purifying drinking water, because...
Options
Option A
it is an oxidising agent
Option B
it is a reducing agent
Option C
it dissolves the impurities of water
Option D
it is a sterilising agent
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
Potassium permanganate is used extensively in the water treatment industry. It is used as a regeneration chemical to remove iron and hydrogen sulfide (rotten egg smell) from well water via a "Manganese Greensand" Filter.
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