Suppose the reaction $PCl_{5(s)} \rightleftharpoons PCl_{3(s)} + Cl_{2(g)}$ is in a closed vessel at equilibrium. What is the effect on the equilibrium concentration of $Cl_{2(g)}$ by adding $PCl_{5(s)}$ at constant temperature?

  • A
    Decreases
  • B
    Increases
  • C
    Unaffected
  • D
    Cannot be described without the value of $K_p$

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