In Nitrogen family the H-M-H angle in the hydrides MH3 gradually becomes closer to 900 on going from N to Sb. This shows that gradually:
A
The basic strength of the hydrides increases
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B
Due to the increase in the size of central atom M and increase in its electronegativity
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C
The bond energies of M-H increase
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D
The bond pairs of electrons become closer to each other
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Solution
The correct option is D The bond pairs of electrons become closer to each other Bond strength ∝ Bond angle Basic strength decreases. Electron negativity decreases. Bond energies decrease. Bond pair come closer to each other.