In the reaction 3A(g) ⇌ 2B(g) + C(g), how does decreasing the volume affect the equilibrium?

A. Shifts to the left
B. Shifts to the right
C. No effect
D. K value increases

Answer: Shifts to the left

Additional Information: Decreasing volume increases pressure, favoring the side with fewer moles of gas.

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