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What is the mechanism of crystallization?

(a) Nucleation, crystal maturation and growth

(b) Nucleation and growth

(c) Nucleation, growth, and crystal maturation

(d) Nucleation and crystal maturation

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The correct option is (c) Nucleation, growth, and crystal maturation

The best I can explain: The mechanism of crystallization includes in the order of nucleation, growth and finally maturation of the crystals, thus leading to the crystalline lattice.

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