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Why is `BiH_(3)` the strongest reducing agent amongst all the hydrides of Group 15 elements ?

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Doen the group `(darr)` i.e, from N to Bi, the atomic size increases, hence the bond length `A-H` increases consequently `A-H` bond strength decreases and tendency to behave as reducing agent increases i.e., `BiH_3` is the strongest reducing agent amongst all the hydrides of group 15 elements.
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