Question

The acid present in the body of a red ant is ______.

Answer 1

Formic acid:

1. Formica is the Latin word for ant.
2. Formic acid is the acid found in the red ant's body.
3. Formic acid (HCOOH) is also known as Methanoic acid according to the IUPAC nomenclature.
4. As a result of the formic acid, we experience burning and itching after being bitten by an ant.
5. This acid is a colorless compound.

Final answer: The acid present in the body of the red ant is formic acid.