When applied to the affected area, which one of the following will relieve the pain due to ant-bite or bee-sting ?

Options

A. Lemon juice
B. Vinegar
C. Baking soda
D. Caustic soda

Answer

C

Explanation

Ants contain formic acid hence, during antbite or beesting formic acid is released out which causes pain . Formic acid is a weak acid hence a weak base e.g. sodium bicarbonate (backing soda) will neutralise it and give relief from pain.