JEE Main2014Chemistryd and f Block ElementsActual
Copper becomes green when exposed to moist air for a long period. This is due to:
Options
- Athe formation of a layer of cupric oxide on the surface of copper.
- Bthe formation of a layer of basic carbonate of copper on the surface of copper.
- Cthe formation of a layer of cupric hydroxide on the surface of copper.
- Dthe formation of basic copper sulphate layer on the surface of the metal.
Correct answer
D. the formation of basic copper sulphate layer on the surface of the metal.
Step-by-step solution
Copper when exposed to moist air having CO ₂ . It gets superficially coated with a green layer of basic carbonate CuCO ₃ . Cu ( OH )₂ .