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Q.

Choose the correct statements about the hydrides of group 15 elements.

A. The stability of the hydrides decreases in the order NH3>PH3>AsH3>SbH3>BiH3

B. The reducing ability of the hydrides increases in the order NH3<PH3<AsH3<SbH3<BiH3
C. Among the hydrides, NH3 is strong reducing agent while BiH3 is mild reducing agent.
D. The basicity of the hydrides increases in the order NH3<PH3<AsH3<SbH3<BiH3
Choose the most appropriate from the option given below:

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a

B and C only

b

C and D only

c

A and B only

d

A and D only

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

On moving down the group, bond strength of M–H bond decreases, which reduces the thermal stability 
but increases reducing nature of hydrides, hence A and B are correct statements. 

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Choose the correct statements about the hydrides of group 15 elements.A. The stability of the hydrides decreases in the order NH3>PH3>AsH3>SbH3>BiH3B. The reducing ability of the hydrides increases in the order NH3<PH3<AsH3<SbH3<BiH3C. Among the hydrides, NH3 is strong reducing agent while BiH3 is mild reducing agent.D. The basicity of the hydrides increases in the order NH3<PH3<AsH3<SbH3<BiH3Choose the most appropriate from the option given below: