Chemistry
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The Latin word formica means ant. The name formic acid is derived from this Latin word because__________?
A
this acid, in ancient times, was used to eliminate ant-hills
B
this corrosive acid is secreted by ants to drive away their enemies
C
this acid was first obtained by the distillation of ants
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D
ants are attracted by the odour of this acid
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this acid, in ancient times, was used to eliminate ant-hills
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this corrosive acid is secreted by ants to drive away their enemies
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this acid was first obtained by the distillation of ants
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ants are attracted by the odour of this acid
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