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Why is a supersaturated solution unstable?

(a) Concentration is higher than equilibrium concentration

(b) Concentration is lower than equilibrium concentration

(c) Concentration is equal to equilibrium concentration

(d) Contains impurities

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My query is from Principles of Crystallization in portion Crystallization of Food Processing Unit Operations

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The correct option is (a) Concentration is higher than equilibrium concentration

Explanation: The solute in a supersaturated solution is present in concentration higher than equilibrium concentration; therefore the supersaturated solutions are unstable.

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