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In a solid lattice, the cation has left a lattice site and is located at an interstitial position, the lattice defect is :

Options

  1. AInterstitial defect
  2. BValency defect
  3. CFrenkel defect
  4. DSchottky defect

Correct answer

C. Frenkel defect

Step-by-step solution

Frenkel defect is due to dislocation of ion from its usual lattice site to interstitial position.

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