During a Roman siege, which consequence results from using vinegar to weaken limestone fortifications?

💡 Explanation

When vinegar (acetic acid) is applied to limestone, dissolution occurs because the acid reacts with calcium carbonate, leading to accelerated fracturing. Therefore fracturing is the result, rather than recalcification, collapse, or heating, which are results of different mechanisms or materials.

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