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Which of the following rocks is most susceptible to chemical weathering by carbonation?

Limestone is primarily composed of calcium carbonate (CaCO₃), which reacts easily with weak acids like carbonic acid (formed when carbon dioxide in the atmosphere dissolves in rainwater). This process is known as carbonation.

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