Question

Name the chemical substance responsible for bee sting.

Answer 1

1. Bee string contains formic acid ($\mathrm{HCOOH}$) which is a weak acid in nature.
2. It is also known as methanoic acid.
3. Due to the presence of formic acid bee stings cause irritation and pain.
4. To get relief, we can apply basic salts like baking soda $\left({\mathrm{NaHCO}}_3\right)$ on it.

Therefore, formic acid is present in bee sting.