Choose the correct option: The eutectic reaction in a binary alloy sys

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Module 2: Alloys and Phase Diagrams

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The eutectic reaction in a binary alloy system is best described as:

(i) Liquid $\rightarrow$ Solid 1
(ii) Liquid $\rightarrow$ Solid 1 + Solid 2
(iii) Solid 1 $\rightarrow$ Solid 2 + Solid 3
(iv) Liquid + Solid 1 $\rightarrow$ Solid 2

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