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Which mechanism limits crystal growth during NaCl precipitation?

A)Electrostatic repulsion overcomes surface tension
B)Increased entropy disrupts ordered structure
C)Hydrophobic effect reduces water solubility
D)Quantum tunneling decreases ion mobility

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Electrostatic repulsion limits NaCl crystal growth because similarly charged ions resist close proximity, overcoming the surface tension that drives crystallization. This preferential association minimizes repulsive energy, rather than entropic effects since they are smaller and occur at higher temperatures.

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