Please explain this equation 2Cu+H2O+CO2+O2=Cu(OH)2=CuCO3

Moist air

This equation refers to the corrosionof copper. When copper is exposed to moist air it acquires a dull green coating of copper hydroxide [ Cu[OH]2] and copper carbonate CuCO3.

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