D And F Block Elements Question 516
Question: A metal when left exposed to the atmosphere for some time becomes coated with green basic carbonate. The metal in question is
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Options:
A) Copper
B) Nickel
C) Silver
D) Zinc
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
$ 2Cu+CO_2+H_2O+O_2\to \underset{\text{Basic copper carbonate}}{\mathop{CuCO_3.Cu{{(OH)}_2}}}, $
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