Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 132

Question: In cold countries ethylene glycol is added to water in the radiators to

[CPMT 1971; NCERT 1971; MP PMT 1993]

Options:

A) Bring down the specific heat of water

B) Lower the viscosity

C) Reduce the viscosity

D) Make water a better lubricant

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

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