SSC CHSL 19 Apr 2021 Shift 3 Paper

Section: General Awareness

Question : 95 of 100

Marks: +1, -0

Primarily, an ant's sting has which of the following?

Tartaric acid
Magnesium hydroxide
Citric acid
Formic acid

Solution:

Primarily, an ant sting has Formic acid. Methanoic acid, often known as formic acid, is the acid produced by ants.

{HCOOH}

is the chemical formula for formic acid. It's an anti-injects acid that makes you feel like you're burning. A mild base, such as baking soda or soap, should be used to negate the effect.

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