NEETChemistrySolid State
How is the loss of positive charge in FeO compensated when Fe²⁺ cations are missing?
Options
- ABy the presence of Fe²⁺ ions
- BBy the presence of Fe⁴⁺ ions
- CBy the presence of Fe³⁺ ions
- DBy the presence of O²⁻ ions
Correct answer
C. By the presence of Fe³⁺ ions
Step-by-step solution
When some Fe²⁺ cations are missing in FeO, the loss of positive charge is compensated by the presence of Fe³⁺ ions in the crystal lattice.