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Which of the following acids is present in the stinging hair of nettle leaves ?

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UPSSSC PET 2023 Question Paper (28-Oct-2023) (Shift 2)
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Methanoic Acid

Based on botanical and chemical research, the stinging sensation caused by nettle leaves is primarily due to the presence and injection of methanoic acid (formic acid) via their stinging hairs. Therefore, the acid present in the stinging hair of nettle leaves is Methanoic Acid.

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