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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Physical: Solid State

Question:

Read the below paragraph and answer the following questions;

Every substance has some magnetic properties associated with it. The origin of these properties lies in the electrons. Each electron in an atom behaves like a tiny magnet. The magnetic strength depends on the number of unpaired electron possessed by the element. On the basis of their magnetic properties, substances can be classified into five categories: (i) paramagnetic (ii) diamagnetic (iii) ferromagnetic (iv) antiferromagnetic and (v) ferrimagnetic.

Which kind of magnetism is possesed by MgFe2O4?

Options:

Diamagnetism

Paramagnetism

Ferromagnetism

Ferrimagnetism

Correct Answer:

Ferrimagnetism

Explanation:

MgFe2Ois an example of ferrimagnetic substance.