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The structure of nicotine is shown in Figure 3.26. Classify nico-
tine as acidic, basic or neutral, draw the structure of the form of
nicotine that will predominate at plasma pH, and suggest the
form of nicotine that is active pharmacologically.
Q3.3
H
N
CH
3
N
Figure 3.26
The structure of nicotine.
(Answers to problems can be found on pp. 255-258.)
