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

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

Options

A. `NH_(3)`
B. `PH_(3)`
C. `AsH_(3)`
D. `SbH_(3)`

Answer

D

Explanation

The strongest reducing agent is `SbH_(3)` due to the presence of minimum bond enthalpy.