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In countries nearer to polar region, the roads are sprinkled with $\mathrm{CaCl}_{2}$. This is
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  • A to minimise the wear and tear of the roads
  • B to minimise the snow fall
  • C to minimise pollution
  • D to minimise the accumulation of dust on the road
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The correct answer is: to minimise the wear and tear of the roads
In countries nearer to polar region, the roads are sprinkled with $\mathrm{CaCl}_{2}$ because $\mathrm{CaCl}_{2}$ decreases the freezing point of ice and therefore, minimise the wear and tear of the roads.

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