Choose the correct statements about the hydrides of group 15 elements.

A. The stability of the hydrides decreases in the order $\mathrm{NH}_3>\mathrm{PH}_3>\mathrm{AsH}_3> \mathrm{SbH}_3>\mathrm{BiH}_3$.

B. The reducing ability of the hydride increases in the order $\mathrm{NH}_3<\mathrm{PH}_3<\mathrm{AsH}_3 <\mathrm{SbH}_3<\mathrm{BiH}_3$.

C. Among the hydrides, $\mathrm{NH}_3$ is strong reducing agent while $\mathrm{BiH}_3$ is mild reducing agent.

D. The basicity of the hydrides increases in the order $\mathrm{NH}_3<\mathrm{PH}_3<\mathrm{AsH}_3< \mathrm{SbH}_3<\mathrm{BiH}_3$.

Choose the most appropriate from the options given below :

1. A C and D only
2. B A and D only
3. C A and B only Correct answer
4. D B and C only