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.