A small amount of baking soda is applied on the bee sting for relief. What do you think is the nature of bee sting and baking soda?

Lactic acid

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Formic acid

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Acetic acid

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Oxalic acid

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Solution

The correct option is B
Formic acid

Bee venom contains formic acid, which causes the pain from a bee sting. Neutralising a sting with bicarbonate of soda or alkali is likely to be a relief from pain.

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