NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)
Why is BiH 3 the strongest reducing agent amongst all the hydrides of Group 15 elements?
Options
- ADue to a decrease in atomic size.
- BDue to the high electronegativity of bismuth.
- CDue to the lower ionization energy of bismuth.
- DDue to the presence of a higher number of unpaired electrons in bismuth.
Correct answer
D. Due to the presence of a higher number of unpaired electrons in bismuth.
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (D) Due to the presence of a higher number of unpaired electrons in bismuth.