JEE Main 2022 · 27 Jul · Shift 1 · Chemistry Q62

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Given below are two statements.

Statement I: $\mathrm{O_2}$ , $\mathrm{Cu^{2+}}$ , and $\mathrm{Fe^{3+}}$ are weakly attracted by magnetic field and are magnetized in the same direction as magnetic field.

Statement II: NaCl and $\mathrm{H_2O}$ are weakly magnetized in opposite direction to magnetic field.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.

Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.

Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.

Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.

Answer and worked solution

Official answer: A

Statement I. $\mathrm{O_2}$ , $\mathrm{Cu^{2+}}$ and $\mathrm{Fe^{3+}}$ are paramagnetic: weakly attracted, magnetised along the field. Correct.

Statement II. NaCl and water are diamagnetic: magnetised opposite to the field. Correct.

(A)

Topics:Electrical and magnetic properties

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JEE Main 2022 · 27 Jul · Shift 1, Chemistry question 62