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Account for the following Ethylene glycol is added to radiator in automobiles.

A

Lowering in boiling point

B

Reducing viscosity

C

Reducing specific heat

D

Lowering in freezing point

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Addition of glycol lowers the freezing point of water since glycol is non volatile.
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