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When metallic copper comes in contact wi...

When metallic copper comes in contact with mositure, a green powdery/pasty coating can be seen over it. This is chemically known as

A

Copper sulphide - Copper carbonate

B

Copper carbonate - Copper sulphate

C

Copper carbonate - Copper hydroxide

D

Copper Sulphate - Copper sulphide

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The correct Answer is:
C
`Cu+O_(2)+CO_(2)+H_(2)OrarrCu(OH)_(2).CuCO_(3)`
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