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Download Solution PDFWhich of the following acids is present in the stinging nettles?
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- Formic acid is the acid present in the stinging nettles.
- Stinging nettles, when touched, release this acid, causing a stinging sensation on the skin.
- Formic acid is also found in the venom of ants and bees.
- It is a simple carboxylic acid with the chemical formula HCOOH.
- Formic acid is used in various industrial applications, including as a preservative and antibacterial agent.
Additional Information
- Stinging nettles are plants that belong to the genus Urtica.
- The stinging sensation is caused by tiny hairs on the leaves and stems that inject formic acid and other chemicals into the skin.
- Despite their sting, nettles are used in traditional medicine and can be consumed as a nutrient-rich food after proper preparation.
- Formic acid was first isolated by the distillation of ant bodies, hence its name derived from the Latin word for ant, "formica".
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