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What is crystallization temperature?

(a) Temperature at which the brine solution is partially saturated

(b) Temperature at which the brine solution is fully saturated

(c) Temperature at which the solute and solvent is fully saturated

(d) Temperature at which the solute and solvent is partially saturated

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Right answer is (b) Temperature at which the brine solution is fully saturated

To elaborate: The thermodynamic crystallization temperature which is also called as true crystallization temperature is defined as the temperature at which the brine solution is completely saturated with respect to the least soluble salt.

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