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Aunsaturated, no solid
Bsaturated, at equilibrium
Csupersaturated, precipitates
Ddilute, fully dissolved
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. supersaturated, precipitates
Ionic product above Ksp means excess ions, so the salt precipitates.
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