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The compound which is added as an antifr...

The compound which is added as an antifreeze to the water in automobile radiators is

A

ethyl alcohol

B

ethylene glycol

C

tetraethyl lead

D

ether

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The correct Answer is:
B
Ethylene glycol is miscible in all proportions with water and ethanol but is insoluble in ether. It is widely used as a solvent and as an antifreeze agent.
Ethylene glycol owes its use as an antifreeze (prestone) to its high boiling point , low freezing point, and high solubility in water.
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