Which type of magnetism is shown by a compound which is weakly magnetised in a magnetic field in opposite direction?

Paramagnetism

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Diamagnetism

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Ferromagnetism

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Solution

The correct option is B Diamagnetism
Diamagnetic substances are weekly repelled by a magnetic field. They are weekly magnetised in a magnetic field in the opposite direction.

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Which of the following statements is not true?

(a) Paramagnetic substances are weakly attracted by magnetic field

(b) Ferromagnetic substances cannot be magnetised permanently

(d) Pairing of electrons cancels their magnetic moment in the diamagnetic substances

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