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Schottky defect in crystals is observed when
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  • A unequal number of cations and anions are missing from the lattice
  • B equal number of cations and anions are missing from the lattice
  • C an ion leaves its normal site and occupies an interstitial site
  • D density of the crystal is increased
Solution:
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The correct answer is: equal number of cations and anions are missing from the lattice
It is stoichiometric defect and it is observed when equal number of cations and anions are missing from the lattice site.

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