Question

Statement 1: $N_3^{-}$ is a weaker base than $N{H}_2^{-}$
Statement 2: The lone pair of electrons on $N$ atom in $N_3^{-}$ is in a $s{p}^2$-orbital while in $N{H}_2^{-}$ it is in an $s{p}^3$-orbital

• A. If both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true and the statement 2 is the correct explanation of the statement 1.
• B. If both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true but statement 2 is not the correct explanation of the statement 1.
• C. If Statement 1 is true but Statement 2 is false.
• D. If Statement 1 is false but Statement 2 is true.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Both statements are correct.