Potassium permanganate (KMnO4) is a powerful oxidizing agent. In water purification, it is used to oxidize dissolved iron, manganese, hydrogen sulfide, and organic matter, converting them into insoluble precipitates that can then be removed by filtration or sedimentation. This process also helps in reducing taste and odor caused by organic impurities.
Potassium permanganate is used to purify water as it is
Asked in WBPSC CS Prelims 2020 · Topic: Inorganic Chemistry (Chemistry of Main Group Elements (s-block and p-block))
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