Question

As we move down the group 15, the reducing nature of the hydrides

• A. remains the same.
• B. decreases.
• C. increases
• D. Increases first and then decreases.

Answer 1

The correct option is C increases

As we move down the group 15, the reducing nature of the hydrides increases. This is due to the weakening bond strengths between the Element and Hydrogen as we go down the group.