The Latin word formica means ant. The name formic acid is derived from this Latin word because__________?

A. this acid, in ancient times, was used to eliminate ant-hills
B. this corrosive acid is secreted by ants to drive away their enemies
C. this acid was first obtained by the distillation of ants
D. ants are attracted by the odor of this acid

¨       Formic acid (or methanoic acid) is present in the ant sting.

¨       It is the simplest carboxylic acids, used in processing textiles and leather



Submitted by :- Jamil Ahmed

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