Question
Chemistry Question on The solid state
Due to Frenkel defect, there is no effect on the density of the crystalline solid. In Frenkel defect, no cation or anion leaves the crystal.
A
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
B
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
C
If assertion is true but reason is false
D
If both assertion and reason are false
Answer
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
Explanation
Solution
In a Frenkel defect an ion leaves its position in the lattice and occupies normally vacant interstitial position.