Which acid is released when an Ant bites?
Formic Acid
Ants of the family Formicidae inject formic acid (\(\text{HCOOH}\)) when they bite or sting; the acid is responsible for the burning, itchy sensation. The very name "formic" comes from the Latin formica, meaning ant.
Hydrochloric acid occurs in the stomach, acetic acid is the acid of vinegar, and phosphoric acid is used in soft drinks and fertilisers — none of these is secreted by ants.
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