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Which of the following compounds can be used as anti-freeze in car radiators?
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Ethylene glycol is widely used as a coolant due to its excellent thermal properties and low freezing point.
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Ethyl alcohol
Methyl alcohol
Ethylene glycol
Glycerine
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Solution and Explanation
Ethylene glycol's low freezing point makes it a standard anti-freeze in car radiators, effectively stopping ice formation at low temperatures.
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