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Which is a stronger reducing agent , `SbH_(3)` of `BiH_(3)` , and why ?

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As we move down the group bond length increases hence bond strength decreases and can break easily and more easy to remove hydrogen . Thus Bi-H bond is weakest and `BiH3` is strong reducing agent .
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