If the solubility of sodium acetate (Molar mass = 82 g/mol) is 76 grams per 100 grams of water, which of the following solutions would be considered supersaturated?
A) 8.5 moles of sodium acetate dissolved in 1 L of water
B) 5.5 moles of sodium acetate dissolved in 500 mL of water
C) 1.8 moles of sodium acetate dissolved in 300 mL of water
D) 1.2 moles of sodium acetate dissolved in 200 mL of water
E) none of the above
Answer: B