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Which type of 'defect' has the presence of cations in the interstitial sites?
ChemistrySolid StateJEE MainJEE Main 2018 (08 Apr)
Options:
  • A Metal deficiency defect
  • B Schottky defect
  • C Vacancy defect
  • D Frenkel defect
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Frenkel defect
In Frenkel defect, some of the ions (usually cation due to their small size) missing from their correct position and occupies interstitial position.

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