The equilibrium constant for the reaction $PCl_{5(g)} \to PCl_{3(g)} + Cl_{2(g)}$ is $16$. If the volume of the container is reduced to one half its original volume,the value of $K_p$ for the reaction at the same temperature will be

  • A
    $32$
  • B
    $64$
  • C
    $16$
  • D
    $4$

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