Dilute alkaline $K M n O_{4}$ solution is:

an oxidising agent

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a reducing agent

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a bleaching agent

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a drying agent

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Solution

The correct option is A an oxidising agent
Potassium permanganate is a strong oxidizing agent which means it has tendency to take electrons from other chemicals. It dissolves in water to give purple solution. It has sweet tase and is odorless. The manganese is in +7 oxidation state.

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