Which consequence results when improperly slaked lime comes into contact with crude naphtha during the preparation of Greek fire?

A)Spontaneous combustion risk increases✓

B)Decreased overall mixture viscosity

C)Increased extinguishing efficacy arises

D)Reduced long-term storage effectiveness

💡 Explanation

Spontaneous combustion risk occurs via the exothermic Hydration reaction. Because improperly slaked lime (calcium oxide) reacts violently with residual moisture in the naphtha during storage, this induces rapid heat release thereby causing ignition, rather than remaining inert with complete slaking.

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Which consequence results when improperly slaked lime comes into contact with crude naphtha during the preparation of Greek fire?

💡 Explanation

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