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Question: Schottky defect in crystals is observed when....

Schottky defect in crystals is observed when.

A

Density of crystal is increased

B

Unequal number of cations and anions are missing from the lattice

C

An ion leaves its normal site and occupies an interstitial site

D

Equal number of cations and anions are missing from the lattice

Answer

Equal number of cations and anions are missing from the lattice

Explanation

Solution

Schottky defect is due to missing of equal number of cations and anions.