Akshit was crying because of an Ant bite ,which acid is secreted when Ants bite?

Succinic acid

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Formic acid

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Vinegar

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Common Salt

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Solution

The correct option is B
Formic acid

Chemically, it is a simple carboxylic acid. Formic acidis also found in stinging nettles and the bites and stings of other insects. It is also known as methanoic acid.

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