The pKb of the organic base nicotine (denoted Nic) is 5.98. Write the corresponding protonation reaction, the deprotonation reaction of the conjugate acid, and the value of pKa for nicotine.

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The pKb of the organic base nicotine (denoted Nic) is 5.98. Write the corresponding protonation reaction, the deprotonation reaction of the conjugate acid, and the value of pKa for nicotine.

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