Choose the option that should be used for treating a person stung by an ant.

Baking soda

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Water

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Vinegar

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Lemon

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Solution

The correct option is A Baking soda
The sting of ants contains formic acid. Any acid can be neutralised by adding a base. Baking soda is a base and is capable of reversing the pain, itching and swelling caused by a bee sting. Lemon and vinegar contain acids which cannot nullify the formic acid injected by an ant. Water is neutral in nature. Hence, these three are not used for treatment.

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