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Name the acid present in an ant sting and give its chemical formula.

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Name the acid present in an 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 an 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 (NaHCO3) on it.

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