A Series of Ant Bites Injects 45 μ G of Formic

question 21

Multiple Choice

A series of ant bites injects 45 μ g of formic acid (HCOOH) into a patient's skin. Considering formic acid is a monoprotic acid (donates one H⁺) , how much baking soda (NaHCO₃) is required to neutralize the acid?

• A) 458 μ g
• B) 54 μ g
• C) 135 μ g
• D) 82 μ g

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