Primarily, an ant’s sting has which of the following?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4. i.e. Formic acid.
- During an ant bite, the ant will grab our skin with its pinchers and release a chemical called Formic Acid into our skin.
- Some people are allergic to formic acid and could experience an allergic reaction from the ant bite.
- Formic acid is the simplest carboxylic acid, containing a single carbon. It occurs naturally in various sources including the venom of bee and ant stings, and is a useful organic synthetic reagent.