Magnetism Question 137

Question: The magnetic moment of atomic neon is

[NCERT 1984]

Options:

A) Zero

B) $ \mu B/2 $

C) $ \mu B $

D) $ 3\mu B/2 $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Neon atom is diamagnetic, hence it’s net magnetic moment is zero.