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A copper vessel acquires a green coloured coating when kept in moist air for a few days. The green coloured substance is chemically

A

Acidic copper oxide
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Basic copper sulphate
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Hydrated copper sulphate
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D

Basic copper carbonate
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Solution

The correct option is D
Basic copper carbonate
The copper vessel gets corroded when kept in moist air for a few days and a green coloured substance is formed which is a mixture of copper hydroxide (Cu(OH)2) and copper carbonate (CuCO3) and is known as basic copper carbonate.

Hence, the correct answer is option (d).

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