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The following two compounds each exhibit two heteroatoms (one nitrogen atom and one oxygen atom). In compound A, the lone pair on the nitrogen atom is more likely to function as a base. However, in compound B, the lone pair on the oxygen atom is more likely to function as a base. Explain this difference by selecting the correct reason(s)