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Name the acid present in ant sting and give its chemical formula. Also give the common method to get relief from the discomfort caused by the ant sting.

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The acid present in ant sting is methanoic acid (formic acid). The chemical formula is HCOOH. TO get relief one should apply any available basic salt e.g., baking soda `(NaHO_(3))` on it.
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