Solid State Question 2

Question: Schottky defect in crystals is observed when

[CBSE PMT 1998; KCET 2002]

Options:

A) Density of crystal is increased

B) Unequal number of cations and anions are missing from the lattice

C) An ion leaves its normal site and occupies an interstitial site

D) Equal number of cations and anions are missing from the lattice

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Schottky defect is due to missing of equal number of cations and anions.