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Which acid is present in the ant sting?1. Tartaric acid2. Methanoic acid3. Lactic acid4. Acetic acid

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : Methanoic acid

The correct answer is Methanoic acid.

  • Methanoic acid is present in the ant sting.
  • Chemical formula- HCOOH.
  • The sting causes a burning sensation.
  • Methanoic acid is also known as formic acid.
  • A mild base such as baking soda or soap may be applied to neutralize the effect.
  • In 1671, the English naturalist John Ray describe the isolation of the active ingredient.
  • He collected and distilled a large number of dead ants, and the acid he discovered later became known as formic acid.
  • Formic acid is also present in a natural state in stinging nettles.
  • Formic acid is a colourless, fuming liquid that is miscible with water. It is produced as a by-product in the manufacture of acetic acid.


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