Question

A metal x acuires green coating on outer surface on exposure to air

Answer 1

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The metal X is copper and the green coating formed is basic copper carbonate ( CuCO3.Cu(OH)2 )

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Answer 2

Due to.reaction with oxygen in air CuCO3 .That is why it get tarnished .The metal x is Copper (Cu)