Irritation from the bite of some insects and the stinging sensation nettles is caused by:

sulphuric acid

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formic acid

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aniline

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caustic soda

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Solution

The correct option is D formic acid
Bite of some insects releases formic acid which causes irritation and sometimes severe effect.

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