15.12—The reactions of carboxylic acids with: i lithium tetrahydridoaluminate(III) (lithium aluminium hydride) in dry ether

Understand the reactions of carboxylic acids with: i lithium tetrahydridoaluminate(III) (lithium aluminium hydride) in dry ether (ethoxyethane) ii bases to produce salts iii phosphorus(V) chloride (phosphorus pentachloride) iv alcohols in the presence of an acid catalyst.

Use —the reactions of carboxylic acids with: i lithium tetrahydridoaluminate(iii) (lithium aluminium hydride) in dry ether to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because —the reactions of carboxylic acids with: i lithium tetrahydridoaluminate(iii) (lithium aluminium hydride) in dry ether determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply —the reactions of carboxylic acids with: i lithium tetrahydridoaluminate(iii) (lithium aluminium hydride) in dry ether to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: —The reactions of carboxylic acids with: i lithium tetrahydridoaluminate(III) (lithium aluminium hydride) in dry ether is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.