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 hydrides 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 $\mathrm{NH}_3<\mathrm{PH}_3<\mathrm{AsH}_3<\mathrm{SbH}_3<\mathrm{BiH}_3$
Choose the most appropriate from the option given below:
Select the correct option:
A
B and C only
B
C and D only
C
A and B only
D
A and D only
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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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