Choose the correct statements about the hydrides of group $15$ elements.
$A$. The stability of the hydrides decreases in the order $NH_3 > PH_3 > AsH_3 > SbH_3 > BiH_3$
$B$. The reducing ability of the hydrides increases in the order $NH_3 < PH_3 < AsH_3 < SbH_3 < BiH_3$
$C$. Among the hydrides,$NH_3$ is strong reducing agent while $BiH_3$ is mild reducing agent.
$D$. The basicity of the hydrides increases in the order $NH_3 < PH_3 < AsH_3 < SbH_3 < BiH_3$
Choose the most appropriate from the option given below:

  • A
    $B$ and $C$ only
  • B
    $C$ and $D$ only
  • C
    $A$ and $B$ only
  • D
    $A$ and $D$ only

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