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AIIMS 2011
Exam
AIIMS
Year
2011
Subject
Chemistry
Chapter
Solid State

AIIMS 2011 · Chemistry · Solid State

Schottky defect is

Schottky defect is

Options

  1. Avacancy of ions
  2. Bdelocalization of ions
  3. Cinterstitial vacancy of ions
  4. Dvacancy of only cations

Correct answer

A. vacancy of ions

Step-by-step solution

In Schottky defect, some of the lattice points are unoccupied (vacancies or holes). The number of missing cations and anions is the same, thus crystal remains neutral.
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