In cold countries ethylene glycol is added to water in the radiators to[CPMT 1971; NCERT 1971; MP PMT 1993]

Bring down the specific heat of water

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Bring down the specific heat of water

Ethylene glycol is added to lowering down the freezing point of water so that it does not freeze.

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In cold countries ethylene glycol is added to water in the radiators to[CPMT 1971; NCERT 1971; MP PMT 1993]

The correct option is A Bring down the specific heat of waterEthylene glycol is added to lowering down the freezing point of water so that it does not freeze.

The correct option is A
Bring down the specific heat of water

Ethylene glycol is added to lowering down the freezing point of water so that it does not freeze.