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  4. Statement 1: N-3 is a weaker base than NH2- Statement 2: The lone pair of electrons on N atom in N-3 is in a sp2-orbital while in NH2- it is in an sp3-orbital

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Q. Statement 1: $N^{-}_3$ is a weaker base than $NH_2^{-}$
Statement 2: The lone pair of electrons on $N$ atom in $N^{-}_3$ is in a $sp^2$-orbital while in $NH_2^{-}$ it is in an $sp^3$-orbital

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Solution:

Both statements are correct.