Ethylene glycol is used as an antifreeze in cold climates. To prevent $4 \ kg$ of water from freezing at $-6^{\circ}C$,how many grams of ethylene glycol must be added? (Given for water: $K_f = 1.86 \ K \ kg \ mol^{-1}$,Molar mass of ethylene glycol $= 62 \ g \ mol^{-1}$)

  • A
    $400.00$
  • B
    $304.60$
  • C
    $800.00$
  • D
    $204.30$

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