Paramagnetism of a substance is due to the presence of

Aa large number of free ions
Bpaired electrons only
Cunpaired electrons
Dno electrons in the d-orbitals

Answer: C

Unpaired electrons have net spin magnetic moments that align with an applied field, so the substance is weakly attracted by it. Paired electrons cancel and give diamagnetism.

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