QJEEM24Ch5dd2: JEE Main 2024 Chemistry - Class 12 JEEM24Ch5dd2 Solution: Choose the correct statements about the hydrides of group 15…

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

A. The stability of the hydrides decreases in the order $${\mathrm{NH}}_3>{\mathrm{PH}}_3>{\mathrm{AsH}}_3>{\mathrm{SbH}}_3>{\mathrm{BiH}}_3$$.

B. The reducing ability of the hydride increases in the order $${\mathrm{NH}}_3<{\mathrm{PH}}_3<{\mathrm{AsH}}_3<{\mathrm{SbH}}_3<{\mathrm{BiH}}_3$$.

C. Among the hydrides, $${\mathrm{NH}}_3$$ is strong reducing agent while $${\mathrm{BiH}}_3$$ is mild reducing agent.

D. The basicity of the hydrides increases in the order $${\mathrm{NH}}_3<{\mathrm{PH}}_3<{\mathrm{AsH}}_3<{\mathrm{SbH}}_3<{\mathrm{BiH}}_3$$.

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