MCQ
Bond dissociation enthalpy of $E-H (E =$ element$)$ bonds is given below. Which of the compounds will act as strongest reducing agent?
Compound $\ce{NH_3}$ $\ce{PH_3}$ $\ce{AsH_3}$ $\ce{SbH_3}$
$\Delta_{\text{diss}}(\text{E}-\text{H})/\text{kJ mol}^{-1}$ $389$ $322$ $297$ $255$
  • A
    $\ce{NH_3}$
  • B
    $\ce{PH_3}$
  • C
    $\ce{AsH_3}$
  • $\ce{SbH_3}$

Answer

Correct option: D.
$\ce{SbH_3}$
On moving down the group size of the central atom increases i.e. bond length increases and bond dissociation enthalpy decreases.

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