this acid was first obtained by the distillation of ants, this acid, in ancient times, was used to eliminate ant-hills, this corrosive acid is secreted by ants to drive away their enemies, ants are attracted by the odour of this acid" />
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The Latin word formica means ant. The name formic acid is derived from this Latin word because
A)
this acid was first obtained by the distillation of ants
B)
this acid, in ancient times, was used to eliminate ant-hills
C)
this corrosive acid is secreted by ants to drive away their enemies
D)
ants are attracted by the odour of this acid

Correct Answer : Option (A) - this acid was first obtained by the distillation of ants


Published On : July 3, 2020
Category : Chemistry
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