Question

which acid present in red ants​

Answer 1

Answer:

Formic acid (systematic name; methanoic acid) , named from the Latin word for ant (formica) from which it was first distilled. ·

Answer 2

➭ AnSwer :-

⟹ Methanoic acid :-

• Methanoic acid (formic acid, HCOOH) Colourless, corrosive, pungent, liquid carboxylic acid.
• It is used to produce insecticides and for dyeing, tanning, and electroplating.
• It occurs naturally in a variety of sources, such as stinging ants, nettles, pine needles, and sweat.