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Q · Acids, Bases and SaltsMedium · 45s
Which acid is present in an ant sting?
TopicAcids, Bases and Salts
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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An ant sting injects formic acid, which causes pain and irritation.
Final Answer: Option A - Formic acid