Which type of 'defect' has the presence of cations in the interstitial sites ?
- (A)Metal deficiency defect
- (B)Schottky defect
- (C)Vacancy defect
- (D)Frenkel defect✓ Correct
Answer: (D)
Solution
When a smaller cation leaves its lattice site and squeezes into an interstitial hole, it leaves a vacancy behind while itself occupying an interstitial position. That is the Frenkel defect, the one marked by cations sitting in interstitial sites.
JEE Main · 2018 · 08 Apr 2018 · Offline · Single correct option