762ChemistryMedium
The Latin word formica means ant. The name formic acid is derived from this Latin word because__________?
Athis acid was first obtained by the distillation of ants
Bthis acid, in ancient times, was used to eliminate ant-hills
Cants are attracted by the odour of this acid
Dthis corrosive acid is secreted by ants to drive away their enemies
Correct answer
A. this acid was first obtained by the distillation of ants
Explanation
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