Ques. No. 4
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Since the metal forms an oxide MO, the metal is divalent. Since it forms a basic carbonate when exposed to moisture and carbon dioxide , therefore it must be copper. Since copper is less electropositive than iron, if iron is covered with copper it can prevent rusting also.
So the metal is Copper
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Since the metal forms an oxide MO, the metal is divalent. Since it forms a basic carbonate when exposed to moisture and carbon dioxide , therefore it must be copper. Since copper is less electropositive than iron, if iron is covered with copper it can prevent rusting also.
So the metal is Copper
Regards