Chemistry · Chemical Properties and Reactions
Potassium permanganate is widely used for purifying drinking water primarily because:
- 1It is a strong oxidizing agent that destroys organic matter and bacteria.✓
- 2It reduces the hardness of water instantly.
- 3It completely dissolves all physical impurities of water.
- 4It acts as a reducing agent.
Correct answer
It is a strong oxidizing agent that destroys organic matter and bacteria.
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