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The greenish coating formed on copper when exposed to moist air is due to:

ACopper Oxide
BBasic Copper Carbonate
CCopper Sulphate
DCopper Nitrate

✓ Correct Answer: BBasic Copper Carbonate

Copper reacts with carbon dioxide and moisture to form basic copper carbonate [CuCO3.Cu(OH)2].

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