The Latin word formica means ant. The name formic acid is derived from this Latin word because__________?

A. this acid was first obtained by the distillation of ants

B. this corrosive acid is secreted by ants to drive away their enemies

C. this acid, in ancient times, was used to eliminate ant-hills

D. ants are attracted by the odour of this acid

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