Which of the following is correct about potassium permanganate?

Strong oxidising agent.

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Deeply coloured self redox indicator.

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Colour disappears when titrated against a reducing agent.

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All of the above

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The correct option is D All of the above
The following facts are true about potassium permagnate:

Strong oxidising agent.

Deeply coloured self redox indicator.

Colour disappears when titrated against a reducing agent.

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A dilute ferrous sulphate solution was gradually added to the beaker containing acidified permanganate solution. The light purple colour of the solution fades and finally disappears.

Which of the following is the correct explanation for the observation?

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(b) ${FeSO}_{4}$ acts as an oxidizing agent and oxidises ${KMnO}_{4}$ .
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Which of the following is correct about potassium permanganate?

The correct option is D All of the aboveThe following facts are true about potassium permagnate: Strong oxidising agent. Deeply coloured self redox indicator. Colour disappears when titrated against a reducing agent.

The correct option is D All of the above
The following facts are true about potassium permagnate:

Strong oxidising agent.

Deeply coloured self redox indicator.

Colour disappears when titrated against a reducing agent.