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

D. ants are attracted by the odour of this acid

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The Latin word formica means ant. The name formic acid is derived from this Latin word because this acid was first obtained by the distillation of ants.