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  1. Formic acid is produced by

  2. A.

     White ants

    B.

     Cockroaches

    C.

     Red ants

    D.

     Mosquitoes

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    Answer : Option C

    Explanation :

    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.


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