At 450°C,tert-Butyl Alcohol Decomposes into Water and Isobutene

question 113

Multiple Choice

At 450°C,tert-butyl alcohol decomposes into water and isobutene. (CH₃) 3COH(g) (CH₃) ₂CCH₂(g) + H₂O(g)
A reaction vessel contains these compounds at equilibrium.What will happen if the volume of the container is reduced by 50% at constant temperature?

• A)The forward reaction will proceed in order to reestablish equilibrium.
• B)The reverse reaction will proceed in order to reestablish equilibrium.
• C)No change occurs.
• D)The equilibrium constant will increase.
• E)The equilibrium constant will decrease.