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← HistoryWhich consequence results when lime in ancient Greek fire mixtures underwent uncontrolled hydration?
A)Rapid reduction in flame temperature
B)Premature combustion within storage vessels✓
C)Increased viscosity hindering projection range
D)Liberation of flammable ethereal oils
💡 Explanation
Spontaneous combustion resulted because the rapid Reaction Heat Release from the exothermic hydration of CaO drove temperatures above ignition thresholds; therefore, premature combustion was likely, rather than flame temperature reduction or oils' release since quicklime reacts with water.
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