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Standard VII
Chemistry
Question

Which of the following acid is present in the sting of an ant?
  1. Oxalic acid
  2. Succinic acid
  3. Tartaric acid
  4. Formic acid

A
Succinic acid
B
Oxalic acid
C
Tartaric acid
D
Formic acid
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Solution
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Ants are also known as Formica in Latin.
A string of an ant contains formic acid /methanoic acid and that is why there is a burning and itching sensation after an ant's bite.

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