Question

The following image is an example of:

Options

• Oxidising agent

• Reducing agent

• Bleaching agent

• Whitening agent

Answer 1

Oxidising agent

Explanation:

The image displays a deep purple solution, which is characteristic of potassium permanganate, KMnO₄. In chemistry, potassium permanganate is widely recognised as a powerful oxidising agent because the manganese atom is in its highest oxidation state (+7), allowing it to readily accept electrons from other substances during chemical reactions.