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← HistoryOn Byzantine ships, which consequence resulted when hasty Greek Fire preparation left residue?
A)Reduced projectile firing range
B)Catastrophic shipboard explosion✓
C)Erosion of bronze nozzles
D)Toxic crewmember inhalation
💡 Explanation
A build-up of Greek Fire residues inside launch tubes induced uncontrolled Chain Reaction because confined space and increased temperatures accelerated pyrotechnic decomposition reactions; therefore, the ship was more likely to suffer an internal explosion, rather than primarily reducing firing range.
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