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In winter season specially in cold countries, ethylene glycol is added to water in the radiators of car.  It results in

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a

lowering the boiling point of water

b

reducing the specific heat of water

c

reducing the viscosity of water

d

lowering the freezing point of water

answer is B.

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Ethylene glycol is added to water in the radiator of cars during winter because it has much lower freezing point than water.  It’s role in an automobile is to absorb heat from the engine ethylene glycol as an antifreeze.

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