NEETChemistrySolid State
What is the formula of zinc oxide (ZnO) after the metal excess defect?
Options
- AZnO₂
- BZn₂O
- CZn₁₋ₓO (where x is a positive value)
- DZnO⁺
Correct answer
C. Zn₁₋ₓO (where x is a positive value)
Step-by-step solution
After the metal excess defect in ZnO, the formula becomes Zn₁₋ₓO, where x represents the excess of zinc.