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Which 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

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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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