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Stung by hairs of nettle leaves causes burning pain. This is due to the injection of 

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Stung by hairs of nettle leaves causes burning pain. This is due to the injection of 

(a) acetic acid 

(b) methanoic acid 

(c) sulphuric acid 

(d) hydrochloric acid

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(b) methanoic acid 

Nettle's leaves have stinging hairs, which can be painful stings when touched accidentally. This is due to the methanoic acid secreated by them.

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