Regarding the hydrides of group 15 elements
, select the correct statement from the following:
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For group 15 hydrides
:
Statement A is correct-stability decreases down the group as H-E bond strength decreases.
Statement B is correct-basicity decreases as the central atom becomes less electronegative, making it less willing to share electron pairs.
Statement C is correct-reducing character increases down the group as the hydrides become easier to oxidize.
Statement D is incorrect-boiling points do not consistently increase;
is anomalously high
due to strong hydrogen bonding, but
is lower, and the trend is irregular.
Therefore, A, B & C only are correct.
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