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(i) The bond angles (O-N-O) are not of the same value in NO2- and NO2+.(ii) BiH3 is the strongest reducing agent amongst all the hydrides of group 15 elements.(iii) Ammonia has greater afnity for protons than phosphine.

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[Hint : (i) Due to presence of lone pair of electron on N in NO2-
(ii) Bi-H bond dissociation enthalpy is least and releases hydrogen mosteasily.
(iii) NH3 is stronger Lewis base than PH3.]



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