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Why does `NH_(3)` act as a Lewis base ?

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N is `NH_(3)` has one lone pair of electrons which is available for donation. Therefore, it donates an electron pair to proton to form `NH_(4)^(+)` ion and hence it acts as a Lewis base.
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