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(a) Write the reaction of the thermal decomposition of sodium azide.
(b) Why does `NH_3` act as a Lewis base ?

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Nitrogen atom in NH3 has one lone pair of electrons which is available for donation. Therefore, it acts as a Lewis base.
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