What is the green colour coating that forms on copper when it is left exposed?

Copper sulphate

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Copper carbonate

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Copper chloride

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Copper hydride

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The correct option is B Copper carbonate
When exposed to the atmosphere, copper forms a layer of copper carbonate which has a green shade. This is responsible for the phenomenon of copper turning green when left in the open.

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