Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

The sting of red ants have which ACID in it?

  1. Formic

  2. Malleic

  3. Tartaric

  4. Sulfuric
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Explanation

Red ants inject formic acid (methanoic acid) when they sting, which causes the burning sensation and skin irritation. The name 'formic' comes from the Latin word 'formica' meaning ant, as this acid was first isolated from ants.

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