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General Knowledge · Q467

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 467

Q467

Formic acid is produced by

A.
White ants
B.
Cockroaches
C.
Red ants
Answer
D.
Mosquitoes

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Formic acid was first isolated from certain ants and was named after the Latin formica, meaning “ant.” It is made by the action of sulfuric acid upon sodium formate, which is produced from carbon monoxide and sodium hydroxide.