Q. In a solid lattice, the cation has left a lattice site and is located at an interstitial position, the lattice defect is
A) Frenkel defect
B) Schottky defect
C) Interstitial defect
D) Valency defect
Explanation
(a)
When cation shifts from lattice to interstitial site, the defect is called Frenkel defect
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