Question
Download Solution PDFPotassium permanganate is used to purify water as its is
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is oxidizing.
Key Points
- Potassium permanganate (KMnO4) is a strong oxidizing agent that oxidizes dissolved impurities from water such as iron, manganese, and hydrogen sulfide (H2S) by converting them into solid particles.
- These impurities are then filtered out of the water.
- It is a salt consisting of K⁺ and MnO− 4 ions.
- It is a strong oxidizing agent.
- It is used as a medication for cleaning wounds and dermatitis.
Additional Information
- Some other chemical disinfectants used for water:
- Hypochloride
- Chlorine dioxide
- Chlorine
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Potassium permanganate
- Gamma rays
- Ultraviolet light
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