Question

Potassium Permanganate is used for purifying drinking water, because it – 

A dissolves the impurities of water Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Is an oxidizing agent Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C is a reducing agent Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D is a sterilizing agent Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Compounds like potassium permanganate and hydrogen peroxide are chemical deodorizers and they eliminate malodorous by means of oxidation.

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