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) F-centre defect
D) Valency defect
Explanation
(a)
When an ion (generally cation due to its small size) is missing from its normal position and occupy an interstitial site between the lattice points, the lattice defect obtained is known as Frenkel defect.
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