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Why is \(\mathrm{BiH}_3\) the strongest reducing agent amongst all the hydrides of Group 15 elements?
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
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This is because as we move down the group, the size increases, as a result, length of \(\mathrm{E}-\mathrm{H}\) bond increases and its strength decreases, so that the bond can be broken easily to release \(\mathrm{H}_2\) gas. Hence, \(\mathrm{BiH}_3\) is the strongest reducing agent.

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