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A beaker contains a solution of substance 'A' . Precipitation of substance 'A' takes place when small amount of 'A' is added to the solution. The solution is ____

A

saturated

B

supersaturated

C

unsaturated

D

concentrated

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B
When a small amount of solute is added to a saturated solution, no more solute dissolves. Addition of solute to supersaturated solution leads to precipitation of solute.
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