Q7 / 54 · JEE Advanced 2020 (Paper 2) · Chemistry
In an experiment, grams of a compound (gas/liquid/solid) taken in a container is loaded in a balance as shown in figure below. In the presence of a magnetic field, the pan with is either deflected upwards (figure ), or deflected downwards (figure ), depending on the compound . Identify the correct statement(s).

In an experiment, grams of a compound (gas/liquid/solid) taken in a container is loaded in a balance as shown in figure below. In the presence of a magnetic field, the pan with is either deflected upwards (figure ), or deflected downwards (figure ), depending on the compound . Identify the correct statement(s).

- Correct answerAIf is deflection of the pan is upwards.
- Correct answerBIf is deflection of the pan is upwards.
- Correct answerCIf deflection of the pan is downwards.
- DIf is deflection of the pan is downwards
Solution
Paramagnetic substance attracted by magnetic field so magnetic balance show downward deflection.
While diamagnetic substance show repulsion in magnetic field show magnetic balance show upward
deflection.
| Compound | Magnetic Nature | Deflection | |
| Diamagnetic | Upward | ||
| Diamagnetic | Upward | ||
| Paramagnetic | Downward | ||
| Diamagnetic | Upward |
Hence, the correct answer is options: 'A', 'B', 'C'.