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Bond dissociation enthalpy of E-H (E=ele...

Bond dissociation enthalpy of E-H (E=element) bond is given below.

Which of the following compounds will act as strongest reducing agent?

A

1. `NH_(3)`

B

2. `PH_(3)`

C

3. `AsH_(3)`

D

4. `SbH_(3)`

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The correct Answer is:
D
`SbH_(3)` will act as strongest reducing agent as it has lowest bond dissociation energy and Sb-H bond is weaker.
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