Nature of nitride ion is:

acidic

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basic

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amphiprotic

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cannot predict

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Solution

The correct option is D basic
$N^{3 -} (a q) + 3 H_{2} O (l) \to N H_{3} (g) + 3 O H^{-} (a q)$

$N^{3 -}$ accept protons, hence, it is strong Bronsted Lowry base and reacts with water to produce $N H_{3}$ and $O H^{-}$ ions.

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