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When bitten by ant, the sting causes irr...

When bitten by ant, the sting causes irritation due to the presence of

A

a base in the sting

B

formic acid in the sting

C

poisonous chemicals in the sting

D

both (a) and (b) .

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B
The sting of ant contains formic acid (HCOOH).
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