Chromium-rich Cr₂₃C₆ can precipitate at grain boundaries during sensitization. It removes chromium from neighbouring regions, weakening their protective passive film and promoting intergranular attack. Therefore A. The key mechanism is local chromium depletion rather than merely the presence of any carbide.
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