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In cold countries, ethylene glycol is ad...

In cold countries, ethylene glycol is added to water in the radiators of cars during winters. It results in:

A

lowering in freezing point

B

reducing the viscosity

C

reducing the specific heate

D

making water a better conductor of electricity.

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