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Codeine (C18H12NO3) is a weak organic base when dissolved in water. It ionizes as follows:
C18H12NO3 (aq) + H2O ⇌ C18H12NO3H+ (aq) + OH- (aq)
The pH of a 5.0 * 10 -3 M solution of codeine equals 9.95. What is the equilibrium concentration of Codeine [C18H12NO]eq in this solution?
C18H12NO3 (aq) + H2O <---------------> C18H12NO3H+ (aq) + OH- (aq)
0.005 M 0 0
0.005 - x x x
pH = 9.95
pOH = 4.05
[OH-] = 8.91 x 10^-5 M
x = [OH-] = 8.91 x 10^-5
equilibrium concentration of codeine = 0.005 - x
= 0.005 - 8.91 x 10^-5
equilibrium concentration of codeine = 4.9 x 10^-3 M