JEE Main2018ChemistrySolid StateActual
Which type of 'defect' has the presence of cations in the interstitial sites?
Options
- AMetal deficiency defect
- BSchottky defect
- CVacancy defect
- DFrenkel defect
Correct answer
D. Frenkel defect
Step-by-step solution
In Frenkel defect, some of the ions (usually cation due to their small size) missing from their correct position and occupies interstitial position.