Spontaneous combustion is most likely to occur in __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — rags soaked in linseed oil
Linseed oil undergoes rapid exothermic oxidation when exposed to air on a large surface area like rags, generating sufficient heat to reach ignition temperature without an external flame.
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