Question

If stinging hair of leaf of nettie plant injects
methanoic acid, to get relief
traditionally
A)
ethanoic acid
B)
baking soda
C) leaf of dock plant
D) both B and​

Answer 1

The accidental touch of Nettle leaves creates a pain and burning sensation, which is due to inject of methanoic acid into the skin of the person. Urtica dioica is a scientific name of the stinging nettle. The burning sensation due to acid can be treated by rubbing baking soda on the skin.

Thus, the correct answer is 'Methanoic acid