Name the acid present in ant sting.

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.

Ants are insects belonging to the family Formicidae. Ant sting causes pain and burning on the skin. The pain caused by ant sting is less than that of a bee sting. One may also feel Itching if an ant stings and it can last for a few hours.

The acid present in ant sting is formic acid (methanoic acid). The chemical formula is HCOOH.

To get relief from the discomfort caused by the ant sting, one can follow these common methods:

Wash the affected area with soap and water to remove any dirt and bacteria.
Apply a cold compress, such as a clean cloth soaked in cold water or ice wrapped in a towel, to reduce swelling and pain.
Apply baking soda on the affected area.

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Name the acid present in ant sting.

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Draw the structure of 'X' in the following reaction:

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Identify the plant in which emasculation is not required for artificial hybridization.

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(i) How does a farmer use dormancy of seed to his advantage ?
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Name the acid present in ant sting.

CBSE CLASS XII Related Questions

1.Draw the structure of 'X' in the following reaction:

2.Identify the plant in which emasculation is not required for artificial hybridization.

3.(i) How does a farmer use dormancy of seed to his advantage ?(ii) Differentiate between pea seed and castor seed.

4."Indo-Burma" is considered as a hotspot. What is meant by the term "hotspots" in biodiversity ? List two criteria used for determining a "hotspot". Name any two hotspots of India.

5.Copper releasing intrauterine devices are very effective and popular contraceptive devices. Name any two copper releasing IUDs. Write two reasons that make them effective contraceptives.

6.The chelating ligand used for the treatment of lead poisoning is :

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Draw the structure of 'X' in the following reaction:

2.
Identify the plant in which emasculation is not required for artificial hybridization.

3.
(i) How does a farmer use dormancy of seed to his advantage ?
(ii) Differentiate between pea seed and castor seed.

4.
"Indo-Burma" is considered as a hotspot. What is meant by the term "hotspots" in biodiversity ? List two criteria used for determining a "hotspot". Name any two hotspots of India.

5.
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