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The acid present in red ants is – |
| A. | Acetic acid |
| B. | Butyric acid |
| C. | Caproic acid |
| D. | Formic acid |
| Answer» D. Formic acid | |
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Explanation: Formic acid is the simplest carboxylic acid. It is an important intermediate in chemical synthesis and occurs naturally, most notably in the venom of bee and ant stings. In fact, its name comes from the Latin word for ant. Formica, referring to its early isolation by the distillation of ant bodies. |
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