Q41.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: (1) B and C only (2) C and D only (3) A and B only (4) A and D only
What This Question Tests
This question tests the understanding of periodic trends in Group 15 hydrides concerning their stability, reducing ability, and basicity. It requires recalling specific trends down the group.
Concepts Tested
📚 NCERT Sections This Tests
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📋 Question Details
- Chapter
- p-block Elements
- Topic
- Group 15 Hydrides properties
- Year
- 2024
- Shift
- 30 Jan Shift 2
- Q Number
- Q41
- Type
- MCQ
- NCERT Ref
- Class 12 Chemistry Ch 7: p-block Elements
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