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← HistoryWhich limit led alchemists in Alexandria to accidentally develop incendiary devices?
A)Limited understanding of explosive pressures✓
B)Poor quality clay in reaction vessels
C)Desire for precious metal transmutation
D)Incomplete distillation apparatus design
💡 Explanation
Explosions occurred due to limited understanding of explosive pressure building; the resulting uncontrolled exothermic reactions inadvertently created Greek Fire precursors, because reaction vessels couldn't withstand internal forces, therefore unwanted accelerants developed, rather than targeted ones via conventional chemistry.
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