Why does NH3 act as a Lewis base?
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Nitrogen atom is NH3 has one lone pair of electrons which is available for donation. Therefore, it act as a Lewis base.
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What is Lewis Base?
Lewis Base are those species which can donate electron pair.
ATQ,
In NH₃ ,
Nitrogen (N) has free electrons in it's outermost orbit .
Thus it can act as Electron pair donor
Hence, NH₃ acts as Lewis base .
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What is Lewis Base?
Lewis Base are those species which can donate electron pair.
ATQ,
In NH₃ ,
Nitrogen (N) has free electrons in it's outermost orbit .
Thus it can act as Electron pair donor
Hence, NH₃ acts as Lewis base .
Cheers!
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