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Why ethylene glycol is called an antifreeze?

Posted by P S 5 years, 4 months ago

CBSE > Class 12 > Chemistry

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Yogita Ingle 5 years, 4 months ago

Adding ethylene glycol to water reduces the freezing point of water. Water freezes at temperatures much less than 0 degree Celsius when ethylene glycol is added to it. It is used as an anti-freeze. This practice was mostly practiced in older radiators in cold weather conditions.

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