Discussion :: Chemistry
- The Latin word formica means ant. The name formic acid is derived from this Latin word because
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A.
this acid, in ancient times, was used to eliminate ant-hills |
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B.
this corrosive acid is secreted by ants to drive away their enemies |
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C.
this acid was first obtained by the distillation of ants |
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D.
ants are attracted by the odour of this acid |
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Answer : Option C
Explanation :
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.
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