S Block Elements Question 11

Question: The compounds of alkaline earth metals have the following magnetic nature

[MP PET/PMT 1998; RPMT 2000; JIPMER 2002]

Options:

A) Diamagnetic

B) Paramagnetic

C) Ferromagnetic

D) Diaferromagnetic

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

In the compounds of alkaline earth metals all the electrons are paired. Hence, they are diamagnetic in nature.