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Amongst elements of Group 15 the propert...

Amongst elements of Group 15 the property which increases down the group is

A

Stability of - 3 oxideation state

B

Reducing charactaer of hydrides

C

Electronegativity

D

Acidic nature of oxides

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B
Because due to ncrease in size, M-H bond strength decreases down the group.
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