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.