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Which of the following compounds is commonly mixed with water and used as an antifreeze in automobilSolutions and Colligative Properties Chemistry Question

Question

Which of the following compounds is commonly mixed with water and used as an antifreeze in automobile radiators in cold countries?

Answer: C

💡 Solution & Explanation

Ethylene glycol ($C_2H_6O_2$) is a highly soluble, non-volatile substance that severely depresses the freezing point of water, preventing the liquid in the radiator from freezing and cracking the engine block in sub-zero winters.

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