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Discussion Forum : Chemistry - Section 1 (Q.No. 20)
20.
The Latin word formica means ant. The name formic acid is derived from this Latin word because
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Rocat said:
3 years ago
Please explain the right answer.
Faith said:
6 years ago
Formic acid is a type of acid present in the venom of some insects.
An example is black ant. This acid is both harmful and useful.
An example is black ant. This acid is both harmful and useful.
Sujan Naik said:
6 years ago
The answer may be B, because ants release formic acid on its bite.
Chisom Ruth said:
6 years ago
It is B.
Ants use this acid as their defense mechanism.
When they Bite. The burning sensation felt under the skin is as a result of the formic acid injected or transferred into the skin.
Ants use this acid as their defense mechanism.
When they Bite. The burning sensation felt under the skin is as a result of the formic acid injected or transferred into the skin.
McHuddlestone said:
7 years ago
B is correct as ants use it as a defensive mechanism or to kill their prey.
Siva Rama Krishna said:
8 years ago
Answer should be B.
Lalit said:
8 years ago
The answer should be option B.
Shivaranjani said:
9 years ago
The answer is correct. The Formica acid was first isolated by distillation get ant body.
Aaliya khan said:
10 years ago
Answer is very correct. Because this formic acid is present in the ants body so it is obtained from distillation of ants body.
Hemand said:
10 years ago
The term distillation is wrongly written. Actually formic acid is separated/isolated from ant's body fluid.
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