Question

The acid present in the body of red ant is ________.

• A. formic acid
• B. acetic acid
• C. nitric acid
• D. sulphuric acid

Answer 1

The correct option is A formic acid

An ant is known as Formica in Latin.

Thus the acid found in the red ant's body is known as formic acid.

Thus, we get a burning and itching sensation due to formic acid after an ant's bite.

Hence, the correct answer is an option $\left(A\right)$.