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Paramagnetic substances are magnestised in a magnetic field in the same direction. Paramagnetism is due to the presence of

A

one or more unpaired electrons

B

all paired electrons

C

permanent spin and orbital motion

D

parallel and anti-parallel spins in equal number

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