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KMnO4 can be used as a/an -

A. insecticide
B. fertiliser
C. pesticide
D. disinfectant
Answer» D. disinfectant
Explanation: Potassium permanganate is an inorganic chemical compound with the formula KMnO4. As an oxidant, potassium permanganate can act as an antiseptic. For example, dilute solutions are used to treat canker sores (ulcers), disinfectant for the hands and treatment for mild pompholyx, dermatitis, and fungal infections of the hands or feet. It is used extensively in the water treatment industry.
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