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.