The acid present in red ants is
A
Acetic acid
B
Butyric acid
C
Caproic acid
D
Formic acid
Correct Answer: Formic acid
Formic acid, systematically named methanoic acid, is the simplest carboxylic acid, and has the chemical formula HCOOH. It is an important intermediate in chemical synthesis and occurs naturally, most notably in some ants.