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.