If copper is exposed to wet air for an extended period, it develops a greenish coating. Why?

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If copper is exposed to wet air for an extended period, copper reacts with water, carbon dioxide, and oxygen in the environment to generate copper hydroxide and copper carbonate. This results in a green deposit.

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