Copper metal is reacted with concentrated HCL in the presence of oxygen

What happens when copper metal is reacted with concentrated HCL in the presence of oxygen?

Answer: Copper reacts slowly with concentrated and hot HCI in the presence of oxygen to produce cupric chloride and water.

2Cu + 4HCl + O2 = 2CuCl2 + 2H2O

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