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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Inorganic: General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements

Question:

Which of the following is the magnetic oxide of iron?

Options:

Haematite

Magnetite

Siderite

Limonite

Correct Answer:

Magnetite

Explanation:

Hematite (Fe2O3) is an anti-ferromagnetic material below the Morin transition at 250 K, and a canted anti-ferromagnet or weakly ferromagnetic above the Morin transition.
Magnetite (Fe3O4) is a ferrimagnetic material, which is also easily available and possesses considerable magnetic properties
Rest are non-magnetic at all temperatures.