Question

potassium permanganate, used used as and anti infective agent, acts through which mechanism? ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Mechanism of action

Potassium permanganate functions as an oxidising agent. Through this mechanism it results in disinfection, astringent effects, and decreased smell.

Answer 2

Potassium permanganate is an oxidising agent, and due to this mechanism it's used as an anti-infecrive agent.

Explanation:

• Potassium permanganate, $KMnO_{4}$ is a strong O.A (oxidising agent).
• It can be sued as a disinfectant due to this reason.
• When it is used to treat skin infections, it helps by attacking the outer membrane of microbes. It oxidises it and destroys its structure.
• It should be used by diluting and taking a bath.
• The oxidising mechanism helps in using it as an anti-infective agent.