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Question

In case of an ant bite which of the following should be applied on the bite to get relief?

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Salt
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Base
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Water
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Acid
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Solution

The correct option is B Base
When an ant bites, it injects formic acid in our body, so we should use a base such as sodium bicarbonate. It will neutralize the effect of the acid.

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