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Question: Frenkel defect is caused due to....

Frenkel defect is caused due to.

A

An ion missing from the normal lattice site creating a vacancy

B

An extra positive ion occupying an interstitial

position in the lattice

C

An extra negative ion occupying an interstitial position in the lattice

D

The shift of a positive ion from its normal lattice site to an interstitial site

Answer

The shift of a positive ion from its normal lattice site to an interstitial site

Explanation

Solution

Frenkel’s defect is due to shift of an ion from the normal lattice site (Creating a vacancy) and occupy interstitial spaces.