Question

Which acid is present in honeybee when it bites us?

Answer 1

Organic acid:

• An organic acid is a chemical compound with acidic properties.
• The most common organic acid is a carboxylic acid that contains $-\mathrm{COOH}$ carboxyl group.

Acid in bee sting:

• The acid that is present in bee stings is formic acid.
• The chemical formula of formic acid is $\mathrm{HCOOH}$.
• The effect of bee stings can be neutralized by using baking soda/neem leaves/garlic.
• The structure of formic acid is given below: