Solid State Question 58

Question: Non stoichiometric defects are formed by

Options:

A) s-block elements

B) p-block elements

C) either s-block elements or d-block elements

D) only d-block elements.

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

[d] In non stoichiometric defects ratio of cation and anion is not same that is represented by chemical ideal formula, this is due to variable oxidation nos of cation. Transition elements show variable oxidation nos.