MHT CET202410 May 2024Morning ShiftChemistrySolid StateActual
In an ionic solid equal number of cations and anions are missing from their regular positions in the crystal lattice creating vacancies is called-
Options
- AVacancy defect
- BSelf interstitial defect
- CSchottky defect
- DFrenkel defect
Correct answer
C. Schottky defect
Step-by-step solution
The correct answer is (3) Schottky defect. A Schottky defect occurs in an ionic solid when equal numbers of cations and anions are missing from their regular positions in the crystal lattice, creating vacancies. This defect maintains the overall electrical neutrality of the crystal.