Solid State Question 124

Question: In a solid lattice the cation has left a lattice site and is located at an interstitial position, the lattice defect is

[AIIMS 1982, 1991; DCE 2002; J & K 2005]

Options:

A) Interstitial defect

B) Valency defect

C) Frenkel defect

D) Schottky defect

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

When cation shifts from lattice to interstitial site, the defect is called Frenkel defect.