Question

The leaves of the _________ plant contain methanoic acid?

• A. nettle
• B. orange
• C. tomato
• D. tamarind

Answer 1

Answer:

A. nettle

• The leaves of the nettle plant contain methanoic acid.Nettle is an herbaceous plant that grows in the wild.

• Nettle leaves have stinging hair, which causes painful stings when touched accidentally.

• This is due to the methanoic acid secreted by them.

• A traditional remedy is rubbing the area with the leaf of the dock plant, which often grows beside the nettle.