Multiple choice

Ants contain:

  1. Formic acid

  2. Benzoic acid

  3. Acetic acid

  4. None of these
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Explanation

Many ant species, particularly formicine ants, produce and contain formic acid (methanoic acid, HCOOH) in their venom glands, which they use for defense, subduing prey, and communication. Benzoic acid is found in some plants like cranberries. Acetic acid is the main component of vinegar, not ant venom.

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