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JEE Main 8 April 2026, Shift 2, Chemistry Q59

Question 59 of 75 in this shift, Chemistry question 9 of 25, Section A.

Find the correct statements related to group 15 hydrides. A. Reducing nature increases from NH3\mathrm{NH_3} to BiH3\mathrm{BiH_3} B. Tendency to donate lone pair of electrons decreases from NH3\mathrm{NH_3} to BiH3\mathrm{BiH_3} C. The stability of hydrides decreases from NH3\mathrm{NH_3} to BiH3\mathrm{BiH_3} D. HEH bond angle decreases from NH3\mathrm{NH_3} to SbH3\mathrm{SbH_3} (E = Elements of group 15) Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
  1. (1)A and B only
  2. (2)B and C only
  3. (3)A, B, C and DOfficial answer
  4. (4)A, C and D Only

Official answer

Option 3

NTA final key.

Chapter
The p-Block Elements
Topic
Group 15 & 16
Idea tested
Group 15 Hydrides Trends

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