For the reversible, one-step reaction A 1 B ⇄ C + D the forward rate constant is 52.4 L · mol^–1 · h^–1 and the rate constant for the reverse reaction is 32.1 L · mol^–1 · h^–1. The activation energy was found to be 35.2 kJ · mol^–1 for the forward reaction and 44.0 kJ · mol^–1 for the reverse reaction.

(a) What is the equilibrium constant for the reaction?

(b) Is the reaction exothermic or endothermic?

(c) What will be the effect of raising the temperature on the rate constants and the equilibrium constant?