Which of the following compounds can be used as antifreeze in automobile radiators?

Glycol

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Nitrophenol

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Ethyl alcohol

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Methyl alcohol

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Solution

The correct option is B Glycol
Glycol can be used as antifreeze in automobile radiators.
It lowers the freezing point of water and prevents the automobile engine from bursting due to expansion when water freezes.
It provides a wide temperature range in which the mixture remains in the liquid phase.

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