Which of the following hydrides is the strongest oxidizing agent?

C H_{4}

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S i H_{4}

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G e H_{4}

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S n H_{4}

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Solution

The correct option is D $S n H_{4}$
$S n H_{4}$ is the strongest oxidizing agent. Due to inert pair effect, Sn(IV) rapidly loses 2 electrons and is converted to Sn(II).

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