Question

which is the oxidant used for purification of drinking water

Answer 1

Ozone (03) is the most powerful oxidant used in water purifications.

 

It can oxidize metals (manganese,sulphur,iron ) into insoluble particles and removal from water. 

 

The removal of unwanted taste and odour is also treated by ozone oxidant.

 

Ozone is natural substance and when it used for water purification it readily degrade back o2 leaving no trace.                  

Answer 2

Clhorine is used to purification of water..