Solid State Question 68

Question: In $ AgBr $ crystal, the ion size lies in the order $ A{{g}^{+}}«B{{r}^{-}}. $ The $ AgBr $ crystal should have the following characteristics

Options:

A) Defectless (perfect) crystal

B) Schottky defect only

C) Frenkel defect only

D) Both Schottky and Frenkel defects

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

$ AgBr $ exhibits Frenkel defect due to large difference in the size of $ A{{g}^{+}} $ and $ B{{r}^{-}} $ ions.