Which kind of defect is shown by the given crystal? $K^{+}\ \ Cl^{-}K^{+}\ \ Cl^{-}K^{+}\ \ Cl^{-}$ $Cl^{-}$ $\square$ $Cl^{-}K^{+}\square$ $K^{+}$ $K^{+}Cl^{-}\ \square\ Cl^{-}K^{+}Cl^{-}$ $Cl^{-}K^{+}Cl^{-}K^{+ \ }\square{\ K}^{+}$

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In the given crystal equal number of cations and anions are missing (two $K^{+}$ and two ${Cl}^{-})\$from their normal lattice sites and the crystal maintains electrical neutrality. Hence, this is Schottky defect.

Q. Which kind of defect is shown by the given crystal? $K^{+}\ \ Cl^{-}K^{+}\ \ Cl^{-}K^{+}\ \ Cl^{-}$ $Cl^{-}$ $\square$ $Cl^{-}K^{+}\square$ $K^{+}$ $K^{+}Cl^{-}\ \square\ Cl^{-}K^{+}Cl^{-}$ $Cl^{-}K^{+}Cl^{-}K^{+ \ }\square{\ K}^{+}$

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