(A) Ant
(B) Vinegar
(C) Orange
(D) None of these
🧠 Explanation:
- Formic acid gets its name from the Latin word "formica," which means ant, because it was first isolated from ant bodies.
- Many species of ants produce formic acid as a defense mechanism, releasing it when threatened or attacked.
- It is a simple carboxylic acid (chemical formula: HCOOH) and is also found in the stings and bites of other insects like bees.
- While vinegar contains acetic acid and oranges contain citric acid, formic acid specifically comes from ants, making option A correct.
