The reducing character of hydrides of group 15 elements:

First increases then decreases

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Increases from top to bottom

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Decreases from top to bottom

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Remains same

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Solution

The correct option is B
Increases from top to bottom

The reducing character of hydrides of group 15 elements increases from top to bottom because the strength of E-H (Here E= N, P, As, Sb, or Br) bond decreases down the group due to increase in the size of central atom.

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