The much abused drug cocaine is an alkaloid. Alkaloids are noted for their bitter taste, an indication of their basic properties. Cocaine, C 17 H 21 O 4 N (FM = 303.353 g/mol), is soluble in water to the extent of 0.17 g/100 mL solution solution , and a saturated solution has a pH = 10.08. Determine Kb for cocaine. C17 H21 O4 N + H2O ⇄ C17 H21 O4 NH + OH⁻

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The much abused drug cocaine is an alkaloid. Alkaloids are noted for their bitter taste, an indication of their basic properties. Cocaine, C 17 H 21 O 4 N (FM = 303.353 g/mol), is soluble in water to the extent of 0.17 g/100 mL solution solution , and a saturated solution has a pH = 10.08. Determine Kb for cocaine.

C17 H21 O4 N + H2O ⇄ C17 H21 O4 NH + OH⁻ 

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