The acid present in red ants is:

The acid present in red ants is:
  1. \(\mathrm{HCOOH}\)
  2. \(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{COOH}\)
  3. \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{COOH}\)
  4. \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{COONa}\)

Solution

Formic acid is found in the bodies of real ants.
This acid is produced as a defensive mechanism for the ants.
Option A is correct.

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