When the volume of a sealed container with a liquid-vapour equilibrium is suddenly increased, what happens to the rates of evaporation and condensation initially?

Options

1. AThe rate of evaporation increases, and the rate of condensation decreases.
2. BThe rate of evaporation decreases, and the rate of condensation increases.
3. CThe rate of evaporation exceeds the rate of condensation.
4. DThe rates of evaporation and condensation remain the same.