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

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

Identify the correct statement(s)

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Paramagnetic compound (X) are attracted towards magnetic field and the pan is deflected downwards. While the Diamagnetic compound (X) are repelled by magnetic field and pan is deflected upward.(A) X⇒$$H2O$$→Diamagnetic (correct)(B) X⇒$$K4Fe(CN)6(s)$$→ Diamagnetic (correct)  Here $$Fe2++$$ Strong field ligand →$$3d6$$⇒$$t2g6$$,$$eg0$$ (C) X⇒$$O2$$→ Paramagnetic (correct) Here $$O2(g)$$ is paramagnetic due to $$two-unpaired$$ electrons present in π$$*$$ (antibonding$$ $$orbitals). (D) X⇒$$C6H6($$ℓ$$)$$→ Diamagnetic (Incorrect) It is due to presence of $$0$$ unpaired electrons

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