Choose the correct statements about the hydrides of group 15 elements.
A. The stability of the hydrides decreases in the order 
B. The reducing ability of the hydrides increases in the order 
C. Among the hydrides, 
is strong reducing agent while 
is mild reducing agent.
D. The basicity of the hydrides increases in the order 
Choose the most appropriate from the option given below:
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On moving down the group, bond strength of 
bond decreases, which reduces the thermal stability but increases reducing nature of hydrides, hence 
and 
are correct statements.
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