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Among `NH_3, PH_3, AsH_3, SbH_3, BiH_3`, which one is the best reducing agent ?

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`BiH_3` is the best reducing agent (when reducing nature increases down the group `NH_3 to BiH_3`, as in case of other hydrides of Group IVA, VIA and VIIA).
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