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Sting of an ant contains-

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a

Vinegar

b

Milk of magnesia 

c

Formic acid

d

Common salt

answer is C.

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Sting of an ant contains formic acid.

Formic acid (CH2O2) also known as methanoic acid which is the simplest carboxylic acid, 
Ant bite causes injection of formic acid into the skin that causes burning, itching, and pain. Calamine solution is formed of zinc carbonate, which neutralizes the formic acid and relieves pain. 

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