Assume that the following chemical reaction is at equilibrium.
2ICl(g) I2(g) + Cl2(g) H = +26.9 kJ
At 25C, K = 2.0 105. If the temperature is increase to 45C, which statement applies?
a. K will decrease and the reaction will proceed in the backward direction.
b. K will decrease and the reaction will proceed in the forward direction.
c. K will increase and the reaction will proceed in the backward direction.
d. K will increase and the reaction will proceed in the forward direction.
Answer: d