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.

CBSE CLASS XII Related Questions

1.
Give structures of A, B and C: $CH_3Cl \xrightarrow{KCN}$ A $\xrightarrow{LiAlH_4}$ B $\xrightarrow{CHCl_3 + \text{alc. } KOH, \Delta}$ C

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For decomposition of $H_2O_2$ by $I^-$: Step I: $H_2O_2 + I^- \rightarrow H_2O + IO^-$ (slow). Step II: $H_2O_2 + IO^- \rightarrow H_2O + I^- + O_2$ (fast). (a) Write rate law. (b) Determine order w.r.t. $H_2O_2$ and $I^-$ and overall order. (c) Molecularity of Step II.

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What are reducing sugars?

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Predict the alkene formed by dehydrohalogenation of 1-Bromo-1-methylcyclohexane.

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Give structures of A, B and C: Aniline $\xrightarrow{Br_2/H_2O}$ A $\xrightarrow{NaNO_2+HCl, 0-5^\circ C}$ B $\xrightarrow{H_3PO_2+H_2O}$ C

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Name the acid present in ant sting.

CBSE CLASS XII Related Questions

1.Give structures of A, B and C: $CH_3Cl \xrightarrow{KCN}$ A $\xrightarrow{LiAlH_4}$ B $\xrightarrow{CHCl_3 + \text{alc. } KOH, \Delta}$ C

2.For decomposition of $H_2O_2$ by $I^-$: Step I: $H_2O_2 + I^- \rightarrow H_2O + IO^-$ (slow). Step II: $H_2O_2 + IO^- \rightarrow H_2O + I^- + O_2$ (fast). (a) Write rate law. (b) Determine order w.r.t. $H_2O_2$ and $I^-$ and overall order. (c) Molecularity of Step II.

3.What are reducing sugars?

4.Predict the alkene formed by dehydrohalogenation of 1-Bromo-1-methylcyclohexane.

5.Which isomer of $C_4H_9Br$ is most reactive towards $S_N1$ reaction?

6.Give structures of A, B and C: Aniline $\xrightarrow{Br_2/H_2O}$ A $\xrightarrow{NaNO_2+HCl, 0-5^\circ C}$ B $\xrightarrow{H_3PO_2+H_2O}$ C

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2.
For decomposition of $H_2O_2$ by $I^-$: Step I: $H_2O_2 + I^- \rightarrow H_2O + IO^-$ (slow). Step II: $H_2O_2 + IO^- \rightarrow H_2O + I^- + O_2$ (fast). (a) Write rate law. (b) Determine order w.r.t. $H_2O_2$ and $I^-$ and overall order. (c) Molecularity of Step II.

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Predict the alkene formed by dehydrohalogenation of 1-Bromo-1-methylcyclohexane.

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6.
Give structures of A, B and C: Aniline $\xrightarrow{Br_2/H_2O}$ A $\xrightarrow{NaNO_2+HCl, 0-5^\circ C}$ B $\xrightarrow{H_3PO_2+H_2O}$ C