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Chemistry Question on Imperfections in Solids

Frenkel defect is generally observed in

A

AgBr

B

AgI

C

ZnS

D

All of the above

Answer

All of the above

Explanation

Solution

Frenkel defect is generally observed when the size of cation is much smaller than the anion. Hence, AgBr,AgIAgBr,\, AgI and ZnSZnS all exhibit Frenkel defect.