Question

What happens when an atom of oxygen is subjected to external magnetic field?

• A. It is weakly attracted and loses magnetism on removal of field
• B. It is weakly attracted and does not lose magnetism on removal of field
• C. It is weakly repelled and domains align themselves in the direction of field
• D. It is not attracted

Answer 1

The correct option is A It is weakly attracted and loses magnetism on removal of field

Oxygen atom is paramagnetic in nature. When it is subjected to an external magnetic field, it is slight attracted and loses magnetism on the removal of the field.