A-Level CAIE Chemistry AS 18.1.2—Describe Question Bank

• Describe:

- (a) the redox reaction with reactive metals to produce a salt and H2(g)

- (b) the neutralisation reaction with alkalis to produce a salt and H2O(l )

- (c) the acid–base reaction with carbonates to produce a salt and H2O(l) and CO2(g)

- (d) esterification with alcohols with conc. H2SO4 as catalyst

- (e) reduction by LiAl H4 to form a primary alcohol