Which of the following is used to purify water?
Question and options
Which of the following is used to purify water?
- Potassium Permanganate
- Potassium Sulphate
- Potassium Chloride
- Potassium Nitrate
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - Potassium Permanganate
Potassium permanganate () is a strong oxidising agent used to disinfect and purify well water. Potassium sulphate, potassium chloride and potassium nitrate are fertiliser salts with no disinfecting action.
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