General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry: Structures of Life (5th Edition)

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Chapter 16 - Carboxylic Acids and Esters - 16.1 Carboxylic Acids - Questions and Problems - Page 584: 16.1

Answer

Formic acid, also known as methanoic acid, is the carboxylic acid that is responsible for the pain of an ant sting. Formic acid is the simplest form of carboxylic acid and is very painful when it comes into contact with eyes and skin.

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Formic acid, also known as methanoic acid, is the carboxylic acid that is responsible for the pain of an ant sting. Formic acid is the simplest form of carboxylic acid and is very painful when it comes into contact with eyes and skin.
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