The reaction A + B ↔ C is known to be in equilibrium at a certain temperature. When the concentration of B is doubled while keeping the concentration of A constant, the reaction reaches a new equilibrium. How will the equilibrium constant (Kc) be affected by this change? Explain your reasoning.

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The reaction A + B ↔ C is known to be in equilibrium at a certain temperature. When the concentration of B is doubled while keeping the concentration of A constant, the reaction reaches a new equilibrium. How will the equilibrium constant (Kc) be affected by this change? Explain your reasoning. 

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