Find the correct statements related to group 15 hydrides. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- A and B only
- B and C only
- A, B, C and D
- A, C and D Only
Answer
(3) A, B, C and D
Solution
Down group 15 (N → Bi) the size of E increases ⇒ the E–H bond becomes longer and weaker.
A. Weaker E–H bond releases H more easily ⇒ reducing character increases from NH3 to BiH3 ⇒ correct.
B. The lone pair on a larger atom is spread over a bigger volume (lower electron density) ⇒ basicity (lone-pair donation) decreases: NH3 > PH3 > AsH3 > SbH3 BiH3 ⇒ correct.
C. E–H bond dissociation enthalpy decreases ⇒ thermal stability decreases from NH3 to BiH3 ⇒ correct.
D. Electronegativity of E decreases ⇒ bond pairs lie farther from E ⇒ less bond pair–bond pair repulsion ⇒ HEH angle: NH3 (107.8°) > PH3 (93.6°) > AsH3 (91.8°) > SbH3 (91.3°) ⇒ correct.
∴ A, B, C and D are all correct.
Answer: (3)