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In a solid lattice, the cation has left a lattice site and is located at an interstitial position, the lattice defect is :
ChemistrySolid StateBITSATBITSAT 2023 (Memory Based Paper 2)
Options:
  • A
    Interstitial defect
  • B
    Valency defect
  • C
    Frenkel defect
  • D
    Schottky defect
Solution:
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The correct answer is:
Frenkel defect
Frenkel defect is due to dislocation of ion from its usual lattice site to interstitial position.

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