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Is potassium permanganate a disinfectant?


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Explanation:

  1. Disinfectant: A disinfectant is a substance or compound which is used to eliminate or prevent the growth of germs on inert surfaces.
  2. Potassium permanganate has the chemical formula KMnO4
  3. Potassium permanganate is a powerful oxidant.
  4. It is used as a disinfectant.

Hence, potassium permanganate is used as a disinfectant.


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