For the reversible, one-step reaction A 1 A ⇄ B + C, the forward rate constant for the formation of B is 265 L · mol^–1 · min^–1 and the rate constant for the reverse reaction is 392 L · mol^–1 · min^–1. The activation energy for the forward reaction is 39.7 kJ · mol^–1 and that of the reverse reaction is 25.4 kJ · mol^–1.

(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?