Sting of a honey bee causes pain and burning sensation because it contains:

formic acid

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oxalic acid

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Solution

The correct option is C formic acid
The reason behind the pain and burning sensation by sting of honey is the venom which is also known as apitoxin.
Apitoxin is a mixture of enzyme, peptides and formic acid which resulting for pain and burning sensation in a human body.

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