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

[A].	this acid, in ancient times, was used to eliminate ant-hills
[B].	this corrosive acid is secreted by ants to drive away their enemies
[C].	this acid was first obtained by the distillation of ants
[D].	ants are attracted by the odour of this acid

Answer: Option C

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