GK
GENERAL SCIENCE
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Question
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What acid is released when an ant stings?
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Acetic acid
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Hydrochloric acid
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Sulfuric acid
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Formic acid
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Formic acid ( ) acid present in the ant sting . Rubbing baking soda and applying Calamine solution are common method to get relief from the discomfort caused by the ant sting.
Detailed explanation-2: -Foremost among insect-produced chemicals, formic acid is produced by ants in the subfamily Formicinae (almost 300 species) and some bee species as a venom against predators and as a pheromone to warn fellow insects of danger.
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