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प्रश्न
Wasp stings can be treated with:
(a) baking soda
(b) vinegar
(c) washing soda
(d) milk of magnesia
उत्तर
vinegar
When a wasp stings a person, it inserts an alkaline solution into the person's skin. This causes high irritation and pain. Applying a weak acid, such as vinegar, to the wound neutralises the alkaline solution and soothes the pain.
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