Why is potassium permanganate used for purifying drinking water

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Why is potassium permanganate used for purifying drinking water?

1. It kills germs
2. It dissolves the impurities
3. It is a reducing agent
4. It is an oxidizing agent

Answer

Potassium permanganate (KMnO₄) oxidizes dissolved iron, manganese, and hydrogen sulfide into solid particles that are filtered out of the water.

The correct option is D.