Discussion
Assertion (A): Carbonation of concrete threatens embedded reinforcement.
Reason (R): It consumes calcium hydroxide and lowers the pH of the pore water.
Answer: C
Both are true and the reason gives the mechanism: the passive film on the steel depends on a high pH, so once the carbonation front reaches the bar the protection is lost and corrosion can begin in the presence of moisture and oxygen.
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