Glycol is added to aviation gasoline because it

Glycol is added to aviation gasoline because it Correct Answer Prevents freezing of petrol

Ethylene glycol (IUPAC name: ethane-1,2-diol) is an organic compound widely used as an automotive antifreeze and a precursor to polymers. In its pure form, it is an odorless, colourless, syrupy, sweettasting liquid. Ethylene glycol is toxic, and ingestion can result in death. Due to its low freezing point ethylene glycol resists freezing. A mixture of 60% ethylene glycol and 40% water freezes at -45 degree C (-49 degree F). Diethylene glycol behaves similarly. It is used as a deicing fluid for windshields and aircraft. The antifreeze capabilities of ethylene glycol have made it an important component of vitrification (anticrystallization) mixtures for low-temperature preservation of biological tissues and organs.

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