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A sample of ferrous oxide has actual formula Fe0.93O1.00. In this sample what fraction of metal ions are Fe2+ions? What type of non stoichiometric defect is present in this sample?
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Options:
  • A Fraction of Fe2+= 0.81 and Metal deficiency defect is present in this sample.
  • B Fraction of Fe2+= 0.81 and Metal excess defect is present in this sample.
  • C Fraction of Fe2+= 0.56 and Metal deficiency defect is present in this sample.
  • D Fraction of Fe2+= 0.95 and Metal deficiency defect is present in this sample.
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The correct answer is: Fraction of Fe2+= 0.81 and Metal deficiency defect is present in this sample.
Correct Option is : (A)
Fraction of Fe2+= 0.81 and Metal deficiency defect is present in this sample.

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