Which of the following compounds can be used as antifreeze in automobile radiators?
A
Methyl alcohol
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B
Glycol
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C
Nitrophenol
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D
Ethyl alcohol
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Solution
The correct option is B Glycol A 35% (V/V) solution of ethylene glycol is used as an antifreeze in cars for cooling the engine. At this concentration, the antifreeze lowers the freezing point of water to 255.4K.