- AC and D only
- BA and D only
- CA and B only
- DB and C only
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Correct answer: C
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Hydrides of group 15 elements are:
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Statement A: Stability order
Down the group, the size of the central atom increases and the bond strength decreases. Hence, thermal stability decreases down the group: So, A is correct.
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Statement B: Reducing ability
As we move down the group, the hydrides become less stable and can more easily release hydrogen, so their reducing character increases: Thus, B is correct.
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Statement C: strong reducing agent while mild reducing agent
This is opposite to the actual trend. Since reducing character increases down the group, is the least reducing and is the most reducing.
Therefore, C is incorrect.
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Statement D: Basicity order increases in the order ...
For group 15 hydrides, basicity actually decreases down the group because the lone pair becomes less available for donation due to increasing size and lower tendency to bond: So if the statement says basicity increases down the group, it is incorrect.
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Therefore, the correct statements are:
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Comparing with the given options:
- Option C = A and B only
Hence, the correct option is:
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