Solutions Question 222
Question: In countries nearer to polar region, the roads are sprinkled with $ CaCl_2 $ . This is
Options:
A) to minimise the snow present on roads
B) to minimise pollution
C) to minimise the accumulation of dust on the road
D) to minimise the wear and tear of the roads
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
$ CaCl_2 $ acts as a non-volatile solute and results in depression in freezing point. Thus, snow is reduced and prevents blocking of roads in the polar region.
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