Chapter 13, Problem 13.86QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Whether the compound contain Cocaine ${\text{(C}}_{\text{17}}{\text{H}}_{\text{21}}{\text{NO}}_{\text{4}}\text{)}$ or not to be concluded and the assumption are made in the analysis to be explained.

Concept introduction

Cocaine is a chemical compound with chemical formula ${\text{C}}_{\text{17}}{\text{H}}_{\text{21}}{\text{NO}}_{\text{4}}$.molecullar weight of this compound is found to be $\text{303}\text{.358g/mol}\text{.}$ Other names are Benzomethylecgonine, Neurocaine, Cocaine, etc.,