Chemistry · Electronic concepts of oxidation and reduction, redox reactions, oxidation number, rules for assigning oxidation number and balancing of redox reactions

In the atmosphere of industrial smog, copper corrodes to form: This question has

In the atmosphere of industrial smog, copper corrodes to form: This question has multiple correct options

  • A. Basic copper carbonate
  • B. Copper sulphide
  • C. Basic copper sulphate
  • D. copper oxide

Step-by-step solution

Industrial smog contains high levels of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and moisture, which react with copper to form a green coating of basic copper sulphate (CuSO4·3Cu(OH)2). This is a typical corrosion product in such an environment.
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