Which consequence results when an uninhibited chain reaction escalates in a chemical plant?

💡 Explanation

Accelerated corrosion results because rapid exothermic reactions release heat, which raises temperatures and pressures far beyond reactor design limits. This causes oxidation, a redox process that aggressively corrodes the reactor vessel's materials, therefore increasing the risk of structural failure, rather than outcomes tied only only increased temperature.

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