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What does bee sting contain?


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Acid in bee sting:

  • The acid that is present in bee stings is formic acid which has a molecular formula as HCOOH.
  • Formic acid is the simplest carboxylic acid named methanoic acid systematically.
  • The pH of bee stings ranges from 4.5-5.5, that is slightly acidic in nature.

Effect of a bee sting:

  • It causes temporary pain/irritation at the site of the sting.
  • It can also lead to an allergic reaction.

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