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The false statement among the following is:

Option: 1

Reducing character of hydrides of group 15 increases down the group


Option: 2

Basicity of hydrides of group 15 increases down the group


Option: 3

Phosphorus and arsenic can form p\pi -d\lambda bond but not nitrogen


Option: 4

\mathrm{NCl_{5}}  does not exist


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Hydrides of group 15 are basic due to their ability to donate lone pair of electrons. On moving down the group, the size of atom increases and consequently charge density decreases. Therefore, the lone pair is less available for donation. Hence basicity decreases down the group.

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