Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

Question:

Which of the following is used as an antifreeze?

Options:

Methanol

Ethanol

Propanol

Butanol

Correct Answer:

Methanol

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 1. Methanol.

Methanol has chemical properties which allow it to lower the freezing point of a water-based liquid and increase its boiling point. These attributes lead methanol to be used as an antifreeze in windshield washer fluid to keep the cleaning from freezing.