In an experiment, $m$ grams of a compound $X$ (gas/liquid/ solid) taken in a container is loaded in

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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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(a, b, c) : Paramagnetic substances (substances with unpaired electrons) are attracted towards the magnetic field thus, these substances will deflect downward according to given figure.\ Diamagnetic substances (substances with no unpaired electrons) are repelled away by magnetic field thus, these substances will deflect upward according to given figure.Thus, options (a), (b) and (c) are correct.