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Why is potassium permanganate used during cleaning water tanks?
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Solution
An oxidising agent is potassium permanganate. It turns dissolved iron, manganese, and hydrogen sulphide into solid particles that are removed from the water tank through a filter. It is employed to limit the growth of bacteria in tanks.
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