The acid present in ant sting is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The acid present in ant sting is:
A. Lactic acid
B. Citric acid
C. Formic acid
D. Acetic acid
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Ant sting contains formic acid (methanoic acid, HCOOH), causing irritation. Nettle sting also contains formic acid. To neutralize, apply a base like baking soda. Acetic acid is in vinegar, citric acid in citrus fruits, lactic acid in sour milk and muscles. Formic acid is the simplest carboxylic acid.

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Question #1
The ideal gas equation PV = nRT can be derived by combining which three laws?
A. Boyle's, Charles', and Avogadro's law
B. Avogadro's, Dalton's, and Boyle's law
C. Charles', Graham's, and Gay-Lussac's law
D. Boyle's, Graham's, and Dalton's law

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Ideal gas equation: PV = nRT is obtained by combining Boyle's law (PV = constant at T,n), Charles' law (V ∝ T at P,n), and Avogadro's law (V ∝ n at P,T). Graham's law deals with diffusion, Dalton's with partial pressures. The constant R is the universal gas constant. For 1 mole, PV = RT. Real gases deviate at high pressure and low temperature.

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Question #2
A gas occupies 2.0 L at 1.0 atm. If pressure is increased to 4.0 atm at constant temperature, the volume will be:
A. 2.0 L
B. 8.0 L
C. 0.5 L
D. 1.0 L

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Boyle's law: P₁V₁ = P₂V₂. Given P₁=1.0 atm, V₁=2.0 L, P₂=4.0 atm. V₂ = (1.0 × 2.0) / 4.0 = 0.5 L. Volume decreases as pressure increases, because gas is compressible. The product PV is constant for a fixed mass of gas at constant T. Scuba divers experience this; as they dive deeper, pressure increases, reducing air volume in lungs.

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Question #3
An example of a negative catalyst is:
A. Alcohol in chloroform
B. Fe in Haber process
C. V₂O₅ in Contact process
D. MnO₂ in decomposition of KClO₃

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Ethanol is added to chloroform to inhibit its oxidation to phosgene (COCl₂) – a negative catalyst. Others are positive catalysts that speed up reactions.

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