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Which acid is present in bee sting?
A
Citric acid
B
Acetic acid
C
Sulphuric acid
D
Formic acid
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The acid that is present in bee stings is formic acid. The chemical formula of formic acid is . The effect of bee stings can be neutralized by using baking soda/neem leaves/garlic.

Detailed explanation-2: -formic acid (HCO2H), also called methanoic acid, the simplest of the carboxylic acids, used in processing textiles and leather.

Detailed explanation-3: -A string of ants and bees contains formic acid. Chemically, it is a simple carboxylic acid. The most common species of black ant in the United States is the black carpenter ant, which delivers a small amount of formic acid through its jaws as it bites.

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