Potassium permanganate is a powerful oxidizing agent which is used frequently despite its toxicity.
Keyword:
oxidizing agent
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toxin
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Spartan'02, Wavefunction, Inc., Irvine, CA
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Structure was calculated using an ab initio method.
Miscellaneous comments:
ion: (MnO4)+1
Layman's explanation:
Potassium Permanganate, the potassium salt of permanganic acid (HmnO4), is a purple to bronze lustrous crystal. It is a powerful oxidizing agent and frequently employed in redox reactions. It is a toxic irritant, which is harmful when inhaled, ingested, or absorbed by the skin.
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