NEETChemistrySolid State
Explain the term "F-centres" with a suitable example.
Options
- AIt is a vacancy defect where ions are missing from their lattice positions, e.g., NaCl crystals.
- BIt is a vacancy defect where equal number of cations and anions are missing from their lattice positions, e.g.
- CIt is an interstitial defect where ions occupy the interstitial sites, e.g., ZnS crystals.
- DIt is an interstitial defect where equal number of cations and anions occupy the interstitial sites, e.g., ZnS
Correct answer
A. It is a vacancy defect where ions are missing from their lattice positions, e.g., NaCl crystals.
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (A) It is a vacancy defect where ions are missing from their lattice positions, e.g., NaCl crystals.