Assume That the Following Chemical Reaction Is at Equilibrium $\rightleftharpoons$ I₂(g) + Cl₂(g)
?H° = +26

Assume that the following chemical reaction is at equilibrium.
2 ICl(g) $\rightleftharpoons$ I₂(g) + Cl₂(g)
?H° = +26.9 kJ
At 25 °C, K_p = 2.0 × 10⁵. If the temperature is increase to 45 °C, which statement applies?

A) K_p will decrease and the reaction will proceed in the backward direction.
B) K_p will decrease and the reaction will proceed in the forward direction.
C) K_p will remain unchanged and the reaction will proceed in the forward direction.
D) K_p will increase and the reaction will proceed in the backward direction.
E) K_p will increase and the reaction will proceed in the forward direction.