Ethylene Glycol Is Used Commonly as an Antifreeze in Automobile

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Short Answer

Ethylene glycol is used commonly as an antifreeze in automobile radiators. Automobile temperatures in the U.S. are commonly measured in degrees Fahrenheit. A 50:50 mixture of ethylene glycol and water by volume protects down to about -30°F. What is the boiling point in °F of this 50:50 mixture? (C₂H₆O₂, 62.07 g/mol, 1.1132 g/mL, K_b = 0.94°F/m).

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