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Potassium permanganate is used in the purification of drinking water because it

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. is a reducing agent
  2. is a oxidising agent
  3. is a bonding agent
  4. dissolves the impurities of water

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: is a oxidising agent