Question

what is present in the bee stings which can be neutralized by applying a mild base ​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Bee stings contain formic acid is and it is neutralized by adding a basic substance like baking soda. Whereas, a wasp sting venom is basic in nature, and can be neutralized by adding an acidic substance like vinegar.

Answer 2

Answer:

Formic acid

Explanation:

Formic acid is present, its structure is -

H -- COOH ,i.e. a Hydrogen attached to a carboxyl group

When mild base is applied, the H forms water with the -OH group from base and the carboxyl group gets attached to the cation of the base

Ex -

HCOOH + $NH_{4}OH$ -------> $NH_{4}OH$ + $H_{2}O$

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