Question

Ethylene Glycol is added to aviation gasoline because it
1. Reduces evaporation of petrol
2. Increases efficiency of petrol
3. Prevents the freezing of petrol
4. Reduces consumption of petrol
5. Answer not known

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Prevents the freezing of petrol

The correct answer is to prevent the freezing of petrol.

• Ethylene glycol has a low freezing point that's why it is added to aviation gasoline.
• Ethylene glycol is an organic compound.
• It is used as an automotive antifreeze and the precursor to polymers.
• Chemical formula - C₂H₆O₂.
• IUPAC name of Ethylene glycol is ethane-1,2-diol.
• In its pure form, it is an odorless, colorless liquid.
• It is used in air conditioning systems.
• It is used as a precursor in the plastic industry.
• It is used in convective heat transfer.
• It is used as a dehydrating agent in the gas industry.
• It is used as a desiccant.