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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B
Basic copper sulphate
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C
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.