J.R. S. answered 05/09/19
Ph.D. University Professor with 10+ years Tutoring Experience
N2(g) + 3H2(g) --> 2NH3(g)
1.7 g NH3 x 1 mole NH3/17 g = 0.1 moles NH3 @ 100% yield
Since the yield is only 98%, one would need to increase this to 0.1/0.98 = 0.102 moles NH3
0.102 moles NH3 x 1 mole N2/2 moles NH3 = 0.0510 moles N2 needed
0.0510 moles N2 x 28 g/mole = 1.4 g N2 needed (to 2 significant figures
(NOTE: Even if you don't correct for the 98% recovery, you will still obtain the correct answer given that you need only 2 significant figures)