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Calcium hydroxide produced during hydration is significant chiefly because it
Answer: B
The high pH forms a passive film on embedded steel that resists corrosion. Carbonation gradually consumes the hydroxide and lowers the pH, which is what eventually puts the reinforcement at risk. Cover depth is specified to delay that front reaching the steel.
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