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?

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At 450°C, tert-butyl alcohol decomposes into water and isobutene. (CH₃) ₃COH(g)

At 450°C, tert-butyl alcohol decomposes into water and isobutene. (CH<sub>3</sub>) <sub>3</sub>COH(g) (CH<sub>3</sub>) <sub>2</sub>CCH<sub>2</sub>(g) + H<sub>2</sub>O(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.

(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?

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The Answer of 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?

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