Solid State - Result Question 12
12. Which type of ‘defect’ has the presence of cations in the interstitial sites?
(2018 Main)
(a) Schottky defect
(b) Vacancy defect
(c) Frenkel defect
(d) Metal deficiency defect
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 12. (c)
Solution:
- It is the “Frenkel defect” in which cations leave their original site and occupy interstitial site as shown below.
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