What happens to the K value when the temperature of an exothermic reaction is increased?

A. K increases
B. K decreases
C. K remains the same
D. K becomes negative

Answer: K decreases

Additional Information: For exothermic reactions, increasing temperature shifts equilibrium left, reducing the K value.

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