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When copper is placed in the atmosphere for sufficient time, a green crust is formed on its surface. The composition of the green crust is:

A

`Cu(OH)_(2)`

B

`CuO`

C

`CuCO_(3)`

D

`CuCO_(3).Cu(OH)_(2)`

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