A bee-sting leaves an acid which causes pain and irritation. The injected acid is

Options

A. acetic acid
B. sulphuric acid
C. citric acid
D. methanoic acid

Answer

D

Explanation

The acid in bee sting is formic acid which is also known as methanoic acid. However it is not really the acid that causes the pain. Most active ingredients in bee venom is melittin & apamin both of which cause pain & swelling.