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`NiO` is antiferromagnetic. But on heating at `250°C`, it becomes paramagnetic. Why?

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In solid state, the magnetic moments of `NiO` are aligned in such a fashion, such that the net moment is zero. So, NiO is antiferromagnetic.
On heating, the alignment is disturbed. The domains are randomized. `Ni^(2+)` has `d^(8)` configuration with unpaired electrons, hence, exhibits paramagnetism.
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