Compounds like amphetamine that contain nitrogen atoms are protonated by the HCl in the

Chapter 2, Problem 2.27

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Compounds like amphetamine that contain nitrogen atoms are protonated by the HCl in the gastric juices of the stomach, and the resulting salt is then deprotonated in the basic environment of the intestines to regenerate the neutral form. Write proton transfer reactions for both of these processes. Where is amphetamine likely to be absorbed by the body?

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