Which of the following is neutralized by moist baking soda?
A
Formic acid of red ant bite
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B
Gastric juices
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C
Formaldehyde of mosquito bite
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D
All of above
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Solution
The correct option is A Formic acid of red ant bite Acid and base can react with each other to form respective salts. They neutralize each other. Hence, formic acid of red ant bite can be neutralized by rubbing baking soda or boric powder.