The Latin word formica means ant. The name formic acid is derived from this Latin word because

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

Correct Answer : this acid was first obtained by the distillation of ants

Published On : July 3, 2020

Recent Updates in Chemistry - General Knowledge Questions

Q .

Freons cause great environmental damage. They are

Mixed chlorofluoro-hydrocarbons

Mixed sulphur gases

Mixed carbon gases

Free gases

Correct Answer : Mixed chlorofluoro-hydrocarbons

Published On : June 12, 2021

Category : Chemistry

Q .

When ants bite, they inject

Stearic acid

Formic acid

Methanol

Glacial acetic acid

Correct Answer : Formic acid

Published On : June 12, 2021

Category : Chemistry

Q .

The cycling of elements in an ecosystem is called

Chemical cycles

Geological cycles

Geochemical cycles

Biogeochemical cycles

Correct Answer : Biogeochemical cycles

The biogenetic nutrients are essential elements required by organisms for their body-building and metabolism which are provided by earth and returned to earth after the death of organisms and/or through excreta of animals. So, the correct answer is 'Biogeochemical cycle'

Published On : June 12, 2021

Category : Chemistry