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Akshit was crying because of an Ant bite ,which acid is secreted when Ants bite?


A

Succinic acid

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B

Formic acid

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C

Vinegar

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D

Common Salt

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Solution

The correct option is B

Formic acid


Chemically, it is a simple carboxylic acid. Formic acidis also found in stinging nettles and the bites and stings of other insects. It is also known as methanoic acid.


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