Q. Frenkel defect is caused due to
A) The shift of a positive ion from its normal lattice site to an interstitial site
B) An ion missing from the normal lattice site creating a vacancy
C) An extra positive ion occupying an interstitial position in the lattice
D) An extra negative ion occupying an interstitial position in the lattice
Explanation
(a)
Frenkel’s defect is due to shift of an ion from the normal lattice site (creating a vacancy) and occupy interstitial spaces
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