JEE Main levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 2 of 3ss205
The magnetic property of FeX3OX4 (magnetite) is
Aferromagnetism
Bantiferromagnetism
Cdiamagnetism
Dferrimagnetism
Answer: D
In FeX3OX4 the magnetic moments of the ions are aligned in parallel and antiparallel directions in unequal numbers, giving a net moment. This is ferrimagnetism; on heating above its Curie temperature it becomes paramagnetic.