What can be applied on an ant bite to reduce the burning sensation?

Baking soda

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Lemon

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Common salt

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Solution

The correct option is A Baking soda
An ant’s sting produces burning sensation because of the formic acid present in the sting. The burning can be reduced by adding a base to the affected area and making it neutral. Among the given options, only baking soda is basic in nature. Hence, it is used to provide relief.

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