Solid State Question 270

Question: Which of the following pairs contain ferromagnetic and ferrimagnetic solids respectively-

Options:

A) $ Fe_2O_3,Fe_3O_4 $

B) $ Fe_3O_4,Cr_2O_3 $

C) $ CrO_2,Fe_3O_4 $

D) $ Cr_2O_3,CrO_2 $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

[c] $ F{{e}^{3+}},C{{r}^{3+}} $ shows paramagnetism whereas $ CrO_2 $ is attracted very strongly by a magnetic field but $ Fe_3O_4 $ (magnetic) is weakly attracted by magnetic field and hence show ferrimagnetism.