In case of an ant bite which of the following should be applied on the bite to get relief?
A
Acid
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B
Base
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C
Salt
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D
Water
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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.