JEE Main levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 2 of 3ss031
Which pairing of substance and magnetic behaviour is correct?
AFeX3OX4 - ferrimagnetic
BMnO - ferrimagnetic
CCrOX2 - antiferromagnetic
DNaCl - ferromagnetic
Answer: A
FeX3OX4 has unequal magnetic moments aligned antiparallel, giving net moment (ferrimagnetism). CrOX2 is ferromagnetic, MnO is antiferromagnetic and NaCl is diamagnetic.