Lowest temperature is reached by using - 

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  1. Ether + Dry Ice
  2. NH4Cl
  3. Acetone + Dry Ice
  4. CaCl2.2H2O

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Option 3 : Acetone + Dry Ice
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Refrigerants and Cooling Methods

  • Different substances and mixtures can reach different minimum temperatures when used for cooling purposes.
  • Commonly used cooling mixtures and their approximate temperatures:
    • Ether + Dry Ice:
      • Not commonly used or optimal for reaching extremely low temperatures.
    • NH4Cl (Ammonium Chloride):
      • Typically used in cooling packs and not for extreme low temperatures.
    • Acetone + Dry Ice:
      • This mixture can reach temperatures around -78 °C.
    • CaCl2.2H2O (Calcium Chloride Dihydrate):
      • Often used in cooling mixtures, but not for the lowest temperatures achievable by common means.

The mixture that reaches the lowest temperature is Acetone + Dry Ice

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