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Which alcohol is used as an antifreeze in car radiators?
AMethyl alcohol
BPhenol solution
CEthyl alcohol
DBenzyl alcohol
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Ethyl alcohol
Ethyl alcohol lowers the freezing point of the coolant, so it serves as an antifreeze agent in radiators.
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