Which of the following statements are not correct about the hydrides of Group `15` elements ?

Options

A. The hydrides of the elements of group 15 are ionic and have planar triangular shape
B. The thermal stability of the hydrides decereases down the group
C. The basic character of the hydrides decresases down the group
D. The reducing nature of the hydrides increases down the group

Answer

A

Explanation

All the hydrides of group 15 are covalent and are pyramidal in shape (`sp^(3)` hybridization)