Azanide

Azanide is the IUPAC-sanctioned name for the anion NH−2. The term is obscure: derivatives of NH−2 are almost invariably referred to as amides, despite the fact that amide also refers to the organic functional group –C(O)NR2. The anion NH−2 is the conjugate base of ammonia, so it is formed by the self-ionization of ammonia. It is produced by deprotonation of ammonia, usually with strong bases or an alkali metal. Azanide has a H-N-H bond angle of 104.5°.

Azanide

Azanide is the IUPAC-sanctioned name for the anion NH−2. The term is obscure: derivatives of NH−2 are almost invariably referred to as amides, despite the fact that amide also refers to the organic functional group –C(O)NR2. The anion NH−2 is the conjugate base of ammonia, so it is formed by the self-ionization of ammonia. It is produced by deprotonation of ammonia, usually with strong bases or an alkali metal. Azanide has a H-N-H bond angle of 104.5°.