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Addition of CdCl2 to AgCl yields solid solutions, where the divalent cations Cd2+ occupy the Ag+ sites. Which one of the following statement in true?
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Options:
  • A The number of cationic vacancies is equal in number to that of divalent ions added
  • B The number of cationic vacancies is one-half of the number of that of divalent ions added
  • C The number of anionic vacancies is equal in number to that of divalent ions added
  • D No cationic or anionic vacancies are produced
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The correct answer is: The number of cationic vacancies is equal in number to that of divalent ions added
To maintain the electrical neutrality, the number of cationic vacancies is equal to the number of divalent ions added.

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