Which acid is present in an ant sting?

Formic acid

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Acetic acid

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Hydrochloric acid

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Sulphuric Acid

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Solution

The correct option is A Formic acid
Ant sting contains formic acid. The chemical formula for formic acid is HCOOH.

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